Stress check-in

Occupational stress research has long modelled strain as the combination of high demand and low control rather than workload alone. [1] Sustained imbalance of that kind is one of the conditions the WHO associates with burn-out as an occupational phenomenon. [2] Separating what is yours to act on from what is not is a standard component of stress-management education; this reflection is educational, not a measure of strain.

Educational content only - not medical advice. In a crisis, call or text 988 (US) or your local emergency number. See crisis resources.