Burnout, Psychological (also known as Psychological Burnout, Burn-out): An excessive reaction to stress caused by one's environment that may be characterized by feelings of emotional and physical exhaustion, coupled with a sense of frustration and failure.

NIH MeSH · D000077062Psychiatry and Psychology

Burnout, Psychological

Also known asPsychological Burnout · Burn-out · Burn out · Psychological Burn-out · Burn-out, Psychological · Psychological Burn out · Burnout · Burnout Syndrome · Burn-out Syndrome · Burn out Syndrome · Burnout, Student · Burnout, School

Definition

An excessive reaction to stress caused by one's environment that may be characterized by feelings of emotional and physical exhaustion, coupled with a sense of frustration and failure.

MeSH classification

  • F01.145.126.990.367
  • F02.830.900.333

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Common questions about Burnout, Psychological

What does Burnout, Psychological mean in medicine?
An excessive reaction to stress caused by one's environment that may be characterized by feelings of emotional and physical exhaustion, coupled with a sense of frustration and failure. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Burnout, Psychological known by any other names?
Yes. Burnout, Psychological is also referred to as Psychological Burnout, Burn-out, Burn out, Psychological Burn-out in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Burnout, Psychological sit in the medical classification?
Burnout, Psychological falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F01.145.126.990.367, F02.830.900.333). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000077062) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗