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Burnout: The hidden mechanisms of a very real ailment
8 septembre 2025
By Lila Rouland | Published September 8, 2025 | 2 min read
#burnout #mentalhealth #publichealth
The study proposes a new systemic approach to understanding the causes of burnout, moving beyond individual factors. Using causal loop diagram (CLD) modeling, the authors brought together eight workplace mental health experts to map the dynamic interactions between living conditions, working conditions, and societal developments. The goal: to better visualize the network of interconnected causes fueling the high prevalence of burnout in the Netherlands.
#burnout #mentalhealth #publichealth
The study proposes a new systemic approach to understanding the causes of burnout, moving beyond individual factors. Using causal loop diagram (CLD) modeling, the authors brought together eight workplace mental health experts to map the dynamic interactions between living conditions, working conditions, and societal developments. The goal: to better visualize the network of interconnected causes fueling the high prevalence of burnout in the Netherlands.
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Scientific reference
A system science perspective on burn-out: development of an expert-based causal loop diagram Lisa S. Barsties, Saskia W. van den Berg, Stephanie S. Leone, Mary Nicolaou, Sandra H. van Oostrom Frontiers in Public Health. 2023; 11:1271591.
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