THE DIFFERENCE

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THE DIFFERENCE

DEFINITION

CAUSES

SYMPTOMS

SOLUTIONS

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(1) DEFINITION
 Burnout is not an official term or diagnosis.
 Refer to the inability to handle the pressures related to work.

 Depression is a complex disease.

 Diagnosed with main symptoms lasting for more than 2 weeks.
http://www.douglas.qc.ca/info/depression-or-burn-out
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(2) CAUSES:
 Burnout is specific problem related to stress in the workplace.
 A person could be burned out at work but functioning well in another area.

 Depression is broader, context-free and presenting in all areas of our lives.

 Depression often persists in every situation of individual’s life.

https://www.cbdschool.com/cbd-for-depression/, http://www.douglas.qc.ca/info/depression-or-burn-out
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(3) SIGN AND SYMPTOMS:

 Depression has certain symptoms that burnout doesn’t
usually have, including:
 Loss of interest
 Feelings of hopelessness
 Recurrent thoughts of suicide or death !!

http://www.douglas.qc.ca/info/depression-or-burn-out
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(3) SIGN AND SYMPTOMS:

DEPRESSION BURNOUT
Depressive mood Anger
Unhappiness, displeasure Low pleasure
Weight loss No weight symptoms
Fearfulness No fearfulness
Sleeping problems (wake up early) Sleeping problems (difficulty to fall asleep)
Suicide thoughts No suicide thoughts
Low vitality Moderate vitality

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http://www.douglas.qc.ca/info/depression-or-burn-out
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(4) SOLUTIONS:
 Burnout: adjustments made in relation to work will typically help
 Quickly return to normal if remove from the situation.
 Depression: other important treatments such as therapy or medication.

http://www.douglas.qc.ca/info/depression-or-burn-out