Fatigue, reduced performance, depression: burnout syndrome is difficult to define. The symptoms differ and the complaints of those affected can also vary greatly. This made it difficult for experts to give a clear definition of “burnout”. But now that is about to change, because the World Health Organization has recognized the syndrome as a disease for the first time. The specialists placed more emphasis on the cause of the stress condition than on the symptoms. Burnout is caused by the chronic stress that one is exposed to in professional life and that cannot be successfully dealt with. WHO emphasizes that it is only about stress at work and that the term should only be used in the context of the professional environment.
The decision to officially define burnout syndrome as a disease was made during a WHO leadership meeting in Geneva. For 20 years, the organization has compiled a list of recognized diseases,of addictionsand mental disorders. This list is intended to help physicians worldwide diagnose and treat patients. Burnout will be listed as a syndrome for the first time in the new classification list to be published in 2022.
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DieSymptoms of burnoutare very similar to depression, which is why the condition is often misdiagnosed. Those affected can no longer carry out their daily tasks at work effectively, feel constantly tired and have to think about work even during their lunch break. However, they find it difficult to concentrate on work, make even simple decisions and solve problems. Performance decreases and people suffering from the syndrome often give up their hobbies and have no desire to do anything privately with friends and family. The World Health Organization had grouped all symptoms into three groups:
1. Exhaustion – Patients constantly feel tired and overwhelmed.
2. Cynicism and negativity - Working life is no longer fun, you are not successful and cannot achieve your goals.
3. Performance decreases
