Season 1, Episode 2

Burnout is not just extreme stress. And if we treat it like stress, we miss it completely.

This episode covers the history and science of burnout — from the term being coined in the 1970s to the WHO officially recognising it in 2019. I break down the three dimensions of burnout (exhaustion, cynicism, reduced efficiency) and explain the key differences between burnout, stress, depression, and anxiety.

What this episode covers:

- The history of burnout and how it became officially recognised

- The Maslach Burnout Inventory and what it actually measures

- Burnout vs stress vs depression vs anxiety: the real differences

- Why burnout needs to be addressed at the source, not just managed

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References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Freudenberger

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslach_Burnout_Inventory

https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases

https://www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2022/2-november-whats-the-difference-between-stress-and-burnout/

https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/