Professional Burnout

Occupational burnout is a state of emotional and/or physical exhaustion caused by repetitive stress at work. This can lead to symptoms of fatigue, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and inefficiencies at work. The stress of these symptoms often affect an individual’s quality of life and relationships with family and friends.

Burnout is indiscriminate in who it targets. No matter your level of education or financial status, no one is completely safe from experiencing burnout. High work volumes, long-hours, limited job resources, and emotionally charged work settings are major risk factors for burnout.

The good news is that help is available. Utilizing a mix of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, you can manage burnout when the demands of life don’t let you quit work or change jobs.

If you think you have symptoms of burnout due to job stress, RSK Psychiatry is here to help. As a professional who went through a grueling amount of schooling and training to enter a stigmatized field constantly struggling to obtain resources for severely ill patients, he is equipped to empathize with your situation and assist in helping you through your own struggles.

Please consider filling out the Burnout Survey on our Forms page if you are seeking help for burnout treatment.