Ways to help avoid or treat burnout

Holly Vanderhoff, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Holly Vanderhoff, PhD
(photo by Jim Howe) Recognizing symptoms of burnout is important,
says Recognizing symptoms of burnout is important, says Holly
Vanderhoff, PhD Holly Vanderhoff, PhD, co-director of student
counseling services at Upstate. She says people who may be
suffering from burnout if they feel: emotionally exhausted or
overwhelmed, detached from their work and co-workers and that they
have lost a sense of purpose or accomplishment. She talks about
what steps individuals can take to treat and/or prevent burnout,
starting with seeking help to determine whether they have
depression. Also helpful are stress management, eating nutritious
foods, getting adequate sleep, exercising and engaging in
fulfilling activities outside of work. Vanderhoff also discusses
what employers can do to help prevent burnout among workers.,
co-director of student counseling services at Upstate. She says
people who may be suffering from burnout if they feel: emotionally
exhausted or overwhelmed, detached from their work and co-workers
and that they have lost a sense of purpose or accomplishment. She
talks about what steps individuals can take to treat and/or prevent
burnout, starting with seeking help to determine whether they have
depression. Also helpful are stress management, eating nutritious
foods, getting adequate sleep, exercising and engaging in
fulfilling activities outside of work. Vanderhoff also discusses
what employers can do to help prevent burnout among workers.