Protected: Work Stress versus Burnout You’ve likely told a buddy or loved one you felt “burnt out” before. Burnout is commonly used to describe feelings of stress and/or being tired after a busy work week. The true meaning of burnout reflects a long-term response to work-related events resulting in a loss of job satisfaction and decrease in work effort. If you experience burnout, you may feel you can no longer give your best at work, are unhappy in your job and have a hard time feeling accomplished. This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: Additional ResourcesMilitary OneSource - “Mental Health”Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration TRICARE Newsroom - “Key to Beating Burnout: Prioritizing Self-Care.”ReferencesCosta, D. K - “The Cost of Caring: Emotion, Burnout, and Psychological Distress in Critical Care Clinicians”
