The definition of burnout needs to change, argues Black Dog Institute founder Gordon Parker

Summary

This article by Anna Kelsey-Sugg and Joanna Crothers, writing for ABC-Australia, reports Professor Parker's opinion about burnout; some of the points made are:

• Burnout is not simply a synonym for exhaustion, nor is it only relevant in the workplace.
• The condition commonly manifests in those with demanding domestic roles, such as caring for children or elderly parents.
• Parker's research shows that burnout is over-represented in caring roles, such as health professionals and teachers.

References

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• 5 Innovations Business Leaders Can Take For Their Burnout Prevention Toolbox | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)

References from the Web:

• JUN 2021 How To Tell The Difference Between Stress And Burnout—Forbes
• NOV 2021 Stress is a part of life. Burnout doesn’t have to be—CNN  

Source Information:

• Article Source: https://www.abc.net.au/
• Media Check: ABC News - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)
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