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Burnout isn鈥檛 unique to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, especially in the United States, where productivity has become something of a religious identity for many. But 鈥渋t鈥檚 more of a problem now than it鈥檚 ever really been,鈥 says Marra G. Ackerman, MD, clinical assistant professor in the at 嘿嘿视频 Health.
The causes have morphed over the past year. Now, burnout isn鈥檛 necessarily tied to a forced productivity, or from not feeling a sense of purpose at a day job, says Dr. Ackerman. In fact, many people are doing work they consider more important than ever. Rather, it鈥檚 that for the past 14 months there has been nothing but work. Many of us have been cut off from the people and activities that gave our life meaning before, explains Dr. Ackerman.
Employers concerned about their workers have to play a role. One step employers can take is to make mental health resources easily available and accessible. Dr. Ackerman says that 嘿嘿视频, for example, partners with companies to provide affordable, in-network behavioral health services for their employees. Innovating how employees can access care can go a long way to helping their mental health long term.
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