Is burnout simply a stress reaction?

Whether burnout is synonymous with stress is a question of clinical importance when considering the nosological status and management of both states. The biological changes associated with both stress and burnout suggest considerable overlap. However, we argue that the widespread acceptance by the lay community of burnout as a distinct and relatable syndrome suggests it is worthy of independent designation.

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Whether burnout is synonymous with stress is a question of clinical importance. The biological changes associated with both suggest overlap, but the acceptance of burnout as a distinct syndrome suggests independent designation.