Dr. Elna Rudolph - Stress & Burnout

Dr. Elna Rudolph explains the dangers of stress and burnout and how to control it.

If you’re repeatedly and chronically stressed over a long period of time it can lead to a tipping point where your exhaustion prevents you from taking part in daily activities. This is what is called 'burnout'. In the long-term though, the extra pressure that is put on your body from stress can have some negative impacts on both your physical health and emotional wellbeing. 

Today on Afternoon Express, psychologist Dr Elna Rudolph explains the dangers of burnout and how we can prevent it from happening.