Burnout vs Stress vs Depression: The Key Differences
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About this episode
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/