Depression vs. Burnout: How to Tell
Exhaustion and cynicism can signal burnout or depression. Learn how they overlap and differ.
Burnout is often tied to prolonged stress — especially work or caregiving overload.
Depression may persist even when stressors ease and can include hopelessness or worthlessness.
The two conditions frequently overlap. Treating only burnout without addressing depression may leave symptoms unresolved.
Psychiatric evaluation assesses severity, safety, and whether medication may help.
Recovery usually requires both symptom treatment and changes to unsustainable demands where possible.
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