[Influence of the work environment on burn-out and depression in nurses]

Abstract

Burn out is defined as a state of psychological exhaustion in the face of an unfavourable work environment. In the health sector, this includes, among other things, an excessive care burden, the lack of autonomy or control over work, the vicious circle of absenteeism, the lack of support, moral and sexual harassment, discrimination or the Covid-19 health crisis. Burn-out also increases the risk of depression among care workers.

Keywords: burn-out; depression; dépression; mental health; psychiatrie; psychiatry; public health; santé mentale; santé publique.