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burnout  

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  • Burnout can result when individuals are exposed to trauma, fear or uncertainty, loss of economic security or position, and anger over diminished control or circumstances. Prolonged exposure to a stressful and demanding environment is structurally conducive to burnout. [Source: Encyclopedia of Trauma: An Interdisciplinary Guide; Burnout]

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