Recognizing Burnout: A Growing Workplace Concern

The incidence of stress, depression, and anxiety in the workplace has significantly increased, accounting for about 50% of work-related health issues in the UK during 2020 and 2021, a notable rise from pre-COVID levels. Global surveys indicate that nearly half of workers report experiencing symptoms of burnout. Although traditionally not classified as a disease by the World Health Organization (WHO), burnout was recognized as a syndrome in the latest ICD-11 update, reflecting its growing impact and the importance of effective management of chronic workplace stress.