It seems not a week goes by now without news of a celebrity who has committed suicide, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain being the two most recent celebrities. Sometimes suicide touches our lives more profoundly, more personally, because the victim was close to us. All across the US, suicide rates are climbing. Why? It would…
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Is Depression Causing My Burnout or Burnout Causing My Depression
On the surface this appears to be a classic chicken or egg question, until you dig a little deeper. A moment’s reflection on our current understanding of job related burnout (JRB) will offer a relevant and responsible answer. It is an observational fact, you can be depressed without being burned out at work. Burnout is…
Alcoholism, Gender and Socioeconomic Status
I want you to picture in your mind the image of a drunk, specifically, an alcoholic. Got it? Is your image that of a male or female? Is your image that of a closet-drinking professional or a skid row bum? Odds are good your image was that of a male and someone of lower socioeconomic…
Why Job Related Burnout Initiatives Fail 90% of the Time
Almost anyone you speak with concerning job related burnout will acknowledge it is a big problem which is getting demonstrably worse. Entire professional gatherings, seminars, and symposia have been devoted to this issue of late. All in attendance will agree job burnout is real, that it is getting worse, and something needs to be done…
Do You Suffer from Presenteeism—Here are 9 Signs to Know
Most of us know firsthand the loss of productivity and impact that absenteeism has in the workplace. It is not a completely unknown or foreign concept. When we take time out of work for being sick we may actually feel guilty for being absent knowing the burden it will place on someone else who will…