Why we’re burned out and what to do about it, with Christina Maslach, PhD
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The word “burnout” has become ubiquitous -- it seems to sum up the stress, exhaustion and disaffection that many of us are feeling this year. But are workers really more burned out than ever? What does the term burnout actually mean? How does burnout differ from fatigue or stress? How do you know if you’re burned out? And what can individuals, employers and society do to combat workplace burnout? Dr. Christina Maslach answers these and other questions. Listener Survey - https://www.apa.org/podcast
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