Burnout: A Guide to Identifying Burnout and Pathways to Recovery is the first complete self-help guide to understanding and overcoming burnout, grounded in groundbreaking new research.

Burnout is increasingly common among high achievers, and its effects are becoming more widespread and profound. This book offers practical, evidence-based tools to help you determine whether you’re experiencing burnout and create a personalized recovery plan that fits your unique circumstances.

You’ll learn how to recognize the warning signs of burnout, assess how deeply it may be affecting you, discover proven strategies to help you reconnect with what you love and build lasting resilience. The book also explores the fascinating science behind burnout and shares inspiring stories from people who have successfully recovered.

Whether you’re concerned about your own well-being, supporting someone who may be struggling, or working as a health professional or employer, this guide provides everything you need to understand and address burnout effectively.

Professor Gordon Parker, AO, is a clinical psychiatrist and Scientia Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. He previously headed university and hospital departments and was founder of the Black Dog Institute. He was the recipient of the Australian Mental Health Prize in 2020.

Gabriela Tavella is a research officer at University of New South Wales and completing a PhD on burnout.

Kerrie Eyers, AM, is a psychologist and writer.