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When Resilience Backfires: When Constantly ‘Bouncing Back’ Leads to Burnout

In contemporary psychology, resilience has become synonymous with strength—the celebrated capacity to recover from adversity and preserve mental equilibrium in the face of disruption. Defined as the process of adapting well to significant stress, trauma or adversity  (American Psychological Association, 2020),

Therapy

The Rise of Digital Therapy– Boon or Burnout?

Digital therapy and AI-supported treatments are revolutionising mental health care. These modern solutions are not just some fancy technology, but they do provide a real-life utility of enabling easier access to treatment, giving personalised assistance and perhaps even relieving the

Awareness

What Burnout in Your 20s Reveals About Modern Adulthood

Meet person A, a recent graduate who has always been ambitious and career-driven. Whether it be scoring well in exams, improving their skills, bringing innovative ideas to the table, or even working overtime at their job, they constantly aim high. But

Awareness Self Help

When You Love Psychology But Burnout Hits: Understanding Academic Fatigue and How to Reignite Your Passion

A lot of students dive into psychology because, let’s be honest, the human mind is fascinating. Who doesn’t want to understand why people do what they do? At first, it feels exciting. You’re learning about personality, behaviour, even the quirky

Positive

Caregiver Burnout and Fragile X: The Hidden Strain on Families

One of the genetic conditions that leads to developmental difficulties like learning challenges, behavioural troubles, and intellectual incapacity is Fragile X syndrome. Fragile X syndrome can potentially result in autism spectrum disorder (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). The

Awareness

How Much Can Your Heart Take Before Burnout Takes Its Toll?

It’s likely that you have heard someone say, “I’m burnt out,” or perhaps you have said it yourself. However, burnout is more than a quick state of exhaustion or lack of motivation. Your heart is listening to this full-body warning

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The Love That Drained Me: Codependency and Mental Burnout 

Relationships are a two-way street. They are a commitment between two people. It’s natural and normal to rely on each other. And both individuals often influence each other’s thoughts, feelings, choices, and decisions. While on one hand, it is absolutely perfect

Education

More Than Just Tired: How Teacher Burnout Affects Students’ Mental Health

Have you ever felt demoralized because a teacher appeared unhappy or overburdened, or have you ever received a scolding for anything insignificant? Imagine entering a classroom where the teacher has lost all of their excitement, patience, and energy. Lessons lack

Travel

Strategies to Prevent Burnout for Traveling EMTs

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) job is undoubtedly among the most honourable and respected in the medical field. These specialists regularly perform various lifesaving actions on-site as well as in the hospitals. If rescuing people has ever been your calling,