Burnout Syndrome

Burnout syndrome, which was defined by Freudenberger in 1974 and entered the literature, consists of three basic dimensions symptomatically: Exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishments. People with burnout syndrome feel unsuccessful, worn out and unwilling in their business and social lives. They are no longer able to enjoy life events from which they previously obtained satisfaction and pleasure. A busy and stressful work life, perfectionist personality traits, socioeconomic concerns, and characteristics of the psychosocial environment in which the person lives are risk factors for burnout syndrome. While the symptoms are not very severe in the early stages of the syndrome, in the absence of psychological help, the symptoms can intensify and significant losses can be experienced. In the treatment, a plan is created by evaluating the three different symptom dimensions mentioned above separately, and it is aimed to relieve the symptoms, restore the psychosocial and occupational functionality of the individual, and acquire new skills in coping with stress.