The term “burnout” was first introduced in the early 1970s by American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger, who was among the first to identify and describe the emotional and physical exhaustion many professionals were experiencing. Freudenberger observed that burnout doesn’t happen overnight; rather, it’s a gradual process that builds up over time...

Everyday stress is a normal part of life—it helps motivate us, keeps us alert, and is usually manageable. However, when stress becomes constant and overwhelming without the right support, it can develop into something more damaging: toxic stress. This type of stress lingers, builds over time, and can negatively impact...