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Mental energy is not well-defined, and the scientific literature on mental energy is quite limited. [1] A variety of measures for assessing aspects of mental energy exist. [1] Many people complain of low mental energy, which can interfere with work and daily activities. [1] Low mental energy and fatigue are major public health concerns. [1]
Emotional exhaustion is a symptom of burnout, [1] a chronic state of physical and emotional depletion that results from excessive work or personal demands, or continuous stress. [2] It describes a feeling of being emotionally overextended and exhausted by one's work.
As originally used, burnout meant a mild degree of stress-induced unhappiness. The solutions ranged from a vacation to a sabbatical. Ultimately, it was used to describe everything from fatigue to a major depression and now seems to have become an alternative word for depression, but with a less serious significance" (p. 434).
Compassion and empathy are wonderful qualities to have, but they can also cause burnout, anxiety and depression.
Compassion fatigue is defined as “the physical and mental exhaustion and emotional withdrawal experienced by those who care for sick or traumatized people over an extended period of time”. [86] Compassion fatigue usually occurs with those whom we know; whether that is because of a personal relationship or professional relationship. [87]
The most disseminated version of burnout was developed by Christina Maslach, and is defined by the triad of emotional exhaustion, cynicism and an experience of reduced professional capacity. [ 90 ] [ 88 ] The syndrome of burnout was initially exclusively focused on occupation related stress-inducers, but was later expanded to include other ...
Stress is a form of psychological and mental discomfort. Small amounts of stress may be beneficial, as it can improve athletic performance, motivation and reaction to the environment. Excessive amounts of stress, however, can increase the risk of strokes , heart attacks , ulcers , and mental illnesses such as depression [ 2 ] and also aggravate ...
Fatigue in a medical context is used to cover experiences of low energy that are not caused by normal life. [2] [3]A 2021 review proposed a definition for fatigue as a starting point for discussion: "A multi-dimensional phenomenon in which the biophysiological, cognitive, motivational and emotional state of the body is affected resulting in significant impairment of the individual's ability to ...