Vital Signs… Burnout

Vital Signs… Burnout

Assess

• Symptoms
• Headaches
• Stomach aches
• Fatigue
• Frequent illness
• Change in appetite
• Insomnia

Workspace

• Feelings of energy depletion before work
• Increased mental distance from job-cynicism
• Workplace negativity
• Reduced professional efficiency

Plan

• DON’T choose poor coping mechanisms such as increased use of food, drugs or alcohol to feel better or simply not to feel
• DO recognise the symptoms and chose good coping mechanisms

Implement

• SEEK support and evaluate symptoms and strategies