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Should Burnout Be Conceptualized as a Mental Disorder?

Behavioral Sciences Summary & key facts 2022 93 citations

This review looks at whether burnout should be called a distinct mental disorder. The authors say the science is unclear because burnout lacks solid definitions and reliable measures. They conclude it is premature to add burnout as a formal mental disorder, but they also say burnout is a real and…

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