Is burnout becoming more a problem in the workplace and our home lives?

Would a change of direction help tackle the crisis in mental health care for young people?

This month’s blog highlights two current mental health articles looking at issues from the last few weeks. The first first looking at a new trial led by the University of York into low cost interventions to tackle the mental health crisis. The second explores the increasing problem of burnout within our modern lives.

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Major trial to investigate solutions to mental health crisis among young people

University of York

University of York have announced details of a major trial led by researchers at the University. The trial is being funded by the NIHR and hosted by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The study will look at whether junior mental health practitioners can deliver low-cost interventions to tackle the mental health crisis affecting children and adolescents.

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‘I didn’t see how I could ever get back to a normal life’: how burnout broke Britain – and how it can recover

Gaby Hinsliff, The Guardian, 11 Oct 2022

“Burnout used to be a furtive secret, something few dared admit to for fear of being judged professionally. Not any more.” Whilst Liz Truss’ feels that we are a ‘nation of idlers’. Hinsliff’s article explores the issue that many of us are heading towards burnout and what we can do about it.

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