Job burnout is a type of stress related to work and can cause you to feel physically and emotionally exhausted, useless, or empty. While burnout isn’t a medical diagnosis, it can increase the risk of depression.
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Resources
Job Burnout: How to Spot It and Take Action. Mayo Clinic. November 30, 2023.
