×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Job burnout: A major cause of depression in those under 45

How to handle burnout (Photo: iStock)

Although job burnout is not classified as an illness or health condition, it is a "state of vital exhaustion", a syndrome that results from chronic and unresolved workplace stress and is unrelated to experiences in other aspects of life.

According to the World Health Organisation, job burnout is a factor influencing the health status of individuals and one of the reasons why they contact health services.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Volleyball and Handball
KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers
By Ben Ahenda 15 hrs ago
Sports
Gem Forest make positive start at Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup
By Ben Ahenda 17 hrs ago
Rugby
Menengai Oilers bag Nakuru derby bragging rights once again
Football
AFC Leopards fight back to return to SPL summit