Time now for our "Life & Info" segment,... where we focus on information useful for your everyday life.
Today, we're going to talk about 'burn-out syndrome'.
It's a medical condition of sorts, so we have our health reporter Choi Si-young in the studio to tell us more.
Si-young, start by describing burn-out syndrome, it sounds like it's something a lot of us have to cope with in this high pressure modern world.....
Well,... Mark.
According to the definition by the World Health Organization, burn-out is an "occupational health problem" involving multiple symptoms linked to chronic work-related stress.
It's called a "syndrome" because it has many symptoms that occur simultaneously.
The WHO says burn-out syndrome has characteristics such as feelings of energy depletion, mental distance from your job, negativity and reduced professional efficacy.
So, it's a health problem tied to work-related stress. Is it regarded as an illness then? And why is it classified as stress from WORK... and not just general stress?
Well, it isn't a disease or illness,... the WHO says it's NOT a medical condition or a distinct disorder,... and on the reason it has to be work-related stress.
Let's take a listen to what some experts had to say.
"We have people coming in who think that if they cannot finish a certain amount of work then they are worthless. These people make up the majority of those suffering burn-out. This is why we're talking about burn-out in a work-related context only."
Ok. Then how do we know if we have it? And do you have to see a health professional or can you overcome it yourself?
Actually I've brought a simple self-test that can show you whether you are likely to suffer from this syndrome. Let's take a look at it more closely.
You examine each symptom and give yourself a score for each item,... on a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree.
A score of 65 or above means you likely suffer from the syndrome.
Now please be advised, this is a rough assessment, so consult with a health professional if you're worried about your condition after you take the test.
That's helpful to know, but I presume people watching at home would like to know which age group suffers most.... and what symptoms are most frequently referenced by those who actually seek professional medical help.
Sure. Unfortunately, we are yet to have "official" studies done on which age group suffers most.
But some health experts did say middle-aged men make up the majority of individuals coming to them seeking help and advice for this problem.
Let's hear from the experts.
"Men in their 40s are usually on the path to managerial positions, and evidently they feel more pressure than other people in the workplace."
He said the most frequently referenced symptom was "energy depletion or exhaustion."
He added that, out of all the people he sees, professional license holders are most likely to come through his door.
But on the question on wh
Today, we're going to talk about 'burn-out syndrome'.
It's a medical condition of sorts, so we have our health reporter Choi Si-young in the studio to tell us more.
Si-young, start by describing burn-out syndrome, it sounds like it's something a lot of us have to cope with in this high pressure modern world.....
Well,... Mark.
According to the definition by the World Health Organization, burn-out is an "occupational health problem" involving multiple symptoms linked to chronic work-related stress.
It's called a "syndrome" because it has many symptoms that occur simultaneously.
The WHO says burn-out syndrome has characteristics such as feelings of energy depletion, mental distance from your job, negativity and reduced professional efficacy.
So, it's a health problem tied to work-related stress. Is it regarded as an illness then? And why is it classified as stress from WORK... and not just general stress?
Well, it isn't a disease or illness,... the WHO says it's NOT a medical condition or a distinct disorder,... and on the reason it has to be work-related stress.
Let's take a listen to what some experts had to say.
"We have people coming in who think that if they cannot finish a certain amount of work then they are worthless. These people make up the majority of those suffering burn-out. This is why we're talking about burn-out in a work-related context only."
Ok. Then how do we know if we have it? And do you have to see a health professional or can you overcome it yourself?
Actually I've brought a simple self-test that can show you whether you are likely to suffer from this syndrome. Let's take a look at it more closely.
You examine each symptom and give yourself a score for each item,... on a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree.
A score of 65 or above means you likely suffer from the syndrome.
Now please be advised, this is a rough assessment, so consult with a health professional if you're worried about your condition after you take the test.
That's helpful to know, but I presume people watching at home would like to know which age group suffers most.... and what symptoms are most frequently referenced by those who actually seek professional medical help.
Sure. Unfortunately, we are yet to have "official" studies done on which age group suffers most.
But some health experts did say middle-aged men make up the majority of individuals coming to them seeking help and advice for this problem.
Let's hear from the experts.
"Men in their 40s are usually on the path to managerial positions, and evidently they feel more pressure than other people in the workplace."
He said the most frequently referenced symptom was "energy depletion or exhaustion."
He added that, out of all the people he sees, professional license holders are most likely to come through his door.
But on the question on wh
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