Burnout Is Now an Official Medical Condition

The actual definition is difficult to pin down, but the WHO defines burnout by these three markers:

Interestingly enough, the actual description of burnout asks that all three of the above criteria be met. There are tactics to mitigate burnout, such as making sure you get the recognition you deserve. Your boss probably won’t like what you have to say, but the company really won’t like it if you’re on a paid medical leave because you worked until you hit burnout levels.

Source: insights.dice.com