Mental Health Care: When You’re Learning to Be Okay With Yourself - 7 Signs You're Emotionally BURN OUT

Burnout can leave people feeling exhausted, empty, and unable to cope with the demands of life. Burnout may be accompanied by a variety of mental and physical health symptoms as well. If left unaddressed, burnout can make it difficult for an individual to function well in their daily life. Some people might confused burnout with laziness. We made a video to help you recognize the difference: https://youtu.be/MLuJ249WnkE Writer: Joshua Munoz Script Editor: Caitlin McColl Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Aury YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References Metlaine A, Sauvet F, Gomez-Merino D, et al Association between insomnia symptoms, job strain, and burnout syndrome: a cross-sectional survey of 1300 financial workersBMJ Open 2017;7:e012816. DOI: 10.1136/BMJ open-2016-012816 Chandola, T., Brunner, E., & Marmot, M. (2006). Chronic stress at work and the metabolic syndrome: a prospective study. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 332(7540), 521–525. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.38693.435301.80 LearnVest (April 2013) 10 Signs You’re Burning Out — And What To Do About It. Forbes. Retrieved at https://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2013/04/01/10-signs-youre-burning-out-and-what-to-do-about-it/?sh=41445952625b Gariola, V. (Oct 2018) 9 Signs of Burnout (and What You Can Do About It). Readers Digest. Retrieved at https://www.readersdigest.ca/health/conditions/burnout-signs-never-ignore/ MayoClinic (June 2021) Job burnout: How to spot it and take action. Retrieved at https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/burnout/art-20046642 Scott, E. March 20, 2020. Burnout Symptoms and Treatment. VeryWellMind. Retrieved at https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-burnout-symptoms-and-causes-3144516