Dealing with burnout

Burnout is common in caring professions. It’s important to watch for changes in yourself, and your peers for signs of stress, anxiety and burnout.

Explore the tools below for ways to identify burnout and minimise its impact.

Burnout self-check tool

Screen yourself for symptoms of burnout with the British Medical Association’s online Burnout questionnaire.

Self-care resources

• Self-care for psychiatrists e-learning modules (CPD endorsed) [Member log-in required]
• Self-care tips for psychiatrists 
• Taking care of yourself as a leader webinar [Member log-in required]

Online support

Navigating Burnout, developed by the BlackDog Institute for health professionals, offers practical, evidence-based strategies and activities to help prevent and minimise the impact of burnout.