Strategies for preventing and managing burnout will be the focus of a lecture to be held at the Arabian Gulf University (AGU) next month.
Titled ‘Burnout in Work and Study Environments’, the session will be organised by the AGU Consultation and Training Centre in collaboration with the College of Medicine and Health Sciences on January 8.
It will be delivered by Psychiatry Professor and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry consultant Dr Ahmed Al Ansari, who has stressed the importance of early awareness and proactive stress management.
“Conscious and early stress management not only protects individuals from exhaustion but also supports long-term success,” he said in a statement.
He further explained that burnout has become a societal issue that requires collective awareness and a culture within institutions that prioritise mental health.
The lecture will explore the concept of burnout, its key symptoms, distinguish it from depression and outline effective treatment and prevention strategies aimed at enhancing mental well-being and performance in work and study settings.
AGU Consultation and Training Centre director Dr Afaf Bugawa said promoting effective burnout management strategies improves productivity, quality of life and resilience.
“True success is not measured by achievements alone but by the ability to persevere without losing passion or mental well-being,” she said.
Dr Bugawa noted that neglecting burnout among students and employees negatively impacts learning quality and performance, while awareness and management help create more balanced and creative educational environments.
The event is open to all academic and administrative staff at AGU.
Globally, burnout affects a significant portion of the workforce, with research indicating that nearly half of all employees – especially those in desk-based roles – experience it at some point, underscoring its widespread impact on the workforce.
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