by Evangelia Demerouti & Arnold Bakker
Academic reference synthesising burnout research across professions — standard text for practitioners working with occupational stress.
Best for: Clinicians and occupational health practitioners needing a comprehensive research foundation for assessing and treating burnout.
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Academic reference synthesising burnout research across professions — standard text for practitioners working with occupational stress.
Demerouti and Bakker's academic treatment examines burnout's causes and remedies. Aimed at clinicians, HR professionals, and serious readers rather than a quick self-help fix.
Best for: Clinicians and occupational health practitioners needing a comprehensive research foundation for assessing and treating burnout.
A note. This is reading material, not clinical treatment. If you’re working through something difficult, books complement therapy — they don’t replace it. Book a session with our team for personalised support.
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