‘Pandemic burnout’ on rise as latest Covid lockdowns take toll

Increasing number of people report feeling worn out and unable to cope due to period of sustained stress

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Psychologists are reporting a rise in pandemic burnout" as many people find the current phase of lockdowns harder, with an increasing number feeling worn out and unable to cope.

They warn that many are finding the latest lockdown more difficult because of a realisation that coronavirus will be around longer than expected, dashed hopes about an easing of restrictions, and a period of sustained stress similar to overwork, which has prompted symptoms such as fatigue.