Phase 5: Habitual burnout

In this stage, one’s harmful physical and emotional symptoms impact their quality of life. For example, chronic sadness or depression, mental exhaustion, low self-efficacy, and suicidal ideation.

Employees: National resources at Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can lend support.

Companies must create safe, diverse, inclusive workspaces led by well-trained, empathetic leaders. High rates of habitual burnout warrant an evaluation of key leadership, budgets, workflows, technologies, and more.