Work Burn Out

Burnout — the type of extreme stress or fatigue that can lead to everything from respiratory problems to gastrointestinal issues — is now officially a recognized mental health concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) included burnout in its International Classification of Diseases, or ICD-11, a diagnostic tool for medical providers. Burnout, called an “occupational phenomenon” by WHO, is…

Can the World Health Organisation classification help increase awareness of the fact that stress from overworking may lead to death? Update as of May 30: The World Health Organisation has released a statement clarifying their position, saying “burn-out is not classified as a medical condition.” According to this media release burn-out is now classified as “an occupational…