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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Seth Gillihan, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, who helps people find personal growth by making important changes in their thoughts and habits. His work includes books, podcasts, and one-on-one sessions. He is the the host of the Think Act Be podcast and author of multiple books on mindfulness and CBT, including Retrain Your Brain, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple, and Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
He completed a doctorate in psychology at the University of Pennsylvania where he continued as a full-time faculty member from 2008 to 2012. He has been in private practice since 2012.
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Resources
Job Burnout: How to Spot It and Take Action. Mayo Clinic. November 30, 2023.
