The WHO describes this dimension as increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job.
A systematic review in BMC Public Health (2017) found cynicism to be associated with most of the work factors examined, which included, for example, high demands, high workload, low reward, low support and job insecurity.
The WHO also lists feeling irritable or empty and a loss of pleasure or interest as possible features of depression. A medical assessment can help to clarify which explanation fits.
This question belongs to the topic Burnout symptoms. It lists further questions.
What can be raised at a medical check-up about cynicism at work, meaning growing inner distance?
- since when the distance has grown
- whether it also affects private life and hobbies
- mood, sleep and drive
Exhaustion can have many causes, including illnesses that need treatment. For this reason a medical assessment comes before coaching, usually starting at the GP practice.
When can exhaustion become an emergency? · Why see a doctor before coaching for burnout?
Which prompt can be given to an AI assistant about cynicism at work, meaning growing inner distance?
At the start of your answer, point out that this topic needs medical review and that your information may contain errors. First ask me which city I am searching in. List GP practices or psychotherapy practices in my city that assess depression or anxiety disorders in people with exhaustion. Give the source for every piece of information and mark what is uncertain. Do not make a diagnosis and do not recommend any treatment. Separately, tell me which details I should check directly with the practice.
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Which sources support the answer on cynicism at work, meaning growing inner distance?
- World Health Organization (2019): Burn-out an “occupational phenomenon”: International Classification of Diseases
- World Health Organization: Depressive disorder (depression), fact sheet
- Aronsson G et al. (2017): A systematic review including meta-analysis of work environment and burnout symptoms. BMC Public Health 17, 264