Burnout among mental health professionals is linked to human, productivity and financial costs. A recent study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry found high rates of burnout and depressive symptoms among North American psychiatrists. The findings have implications for making improvements to workforce supports and patient care. The first author of this study penned an accompanying piece on what burnout is and what it isn’t, which included the following: “Burnout cannot be solved simply through more meditation, yoga, free ice cream on National Doctors’ Day, annual wellness retreats, or a positive attitude, although some or all of these may be very helpful.”

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