1. Cp – week 1 discussion 2nd reply
Reply to the following discussion by challenging the post. You will want to focus on their
point of view, asking pertinent questions, adding to the responses by including information
from other sources, and respectfully challenging a point of view, supported by references to
other sources. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language. It is
important to support what you say with relevant citations in the APA format from both the
course materials and outside resources. NM Discussion:My topic of interest is burnout. We
have been experiencing a higher call volume of clients wanting sick notes to get them time
out of work. They have more commonly been open to expressing feelings regarding their
mental state, depression, and just not wanting or feeling like they can get out of bed, or do
their own work. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the number of
reported mental health issues, with increasing symptoms of burnout, which manifest itself
in workplace absenteeism and loss of productivity. “Burnout is a state of emotional,
physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when
you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. As the
stress continues, you begin to lose the interest and motivation that led you to take on a
certain role in the first place. Burnout reduces productivity and saps your energy, leaving
you feeling increasingly helpless, hopeless, cynical, and resentful. Eventually, you may feel
like you have nothing more to give. The negative effects of burnout spill over into every area
of life—including your home, work, and social life. Burnout can also cause long-term
changes to your body that make you vulnerable to illnesses like colds and flu. Because of its
many consequences, it’s important to deal with burnout right away” (Smith et al.,
2021).Smith, M., Segal, J., & Robinson, L. (2021, October 5). Burnout Prevention and
Treatment. HelpGuide.org. Retrieved from
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm.
