Burnout syndrome

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Burnout is defined as "physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress." It’s a universal condition, but different countries around the world have seen burnout manifest itself in different ways from worker suicides in China and France to European employees taking sick days or even retiring early due to stress. The warning signs include insomnia, chronic fatigue, irritability, memory loss, depression, anxiety or panic attacks. VIDEOGRAPHIC

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