Am I Experiencing Burnout?
A symptom checklist to help clients reflect on symptoms of burnout and explore whether a professional assessment may be beneficial.
Am I Experiencing Burnout?
Most people go through periods where they feel tired or unhappy at work. However, if your job leaves you feeling emotionally exhausted, beyond the point of caring, or unable to function normally, you might be experiencing burnout.
It’s sometimes difficult to notice burnout, particularly if you’ve been struggling with it for a long time, or don’t pay much attention to your own needs. It can also look and feel like depression (although depression is a different type of problem, which requires a different kind of treatment).
The Am I Experiencing Burnout? tool explores tool explores signs of burnout. Answering the following questions can give you an idea of whether it might be helpful to arrange a professional assessment.
Overview
Burnout is a work-related condition characterized by emotional exhaustion, mental distance, and a sense of ineffectiveness resulting from prolonged occupational stress. Drawing on the ICD-11 definition, this symptom checklist provides a structured and accessible way for clients and clinicians to consider whether an individual’s experience may reflect features of burnout. It is not intended to provide a diagnosis or assess severity, but it can support early discussions about whether further evaluation is warranted.
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