This article deals with the emotional burnout syndrome, which can occur in people who are engaged in professional activities connected with high emotional load. The article discusses factors that contribute to this syndrome, including prolonged stress, excessive responsibility, low level of control over the work environment and others.
Particular attention is paid to the role of social support in the prevention and treatment of emotional burnout syndrome. The article describes different types of social support, such as emotional support, informational support and instrumental support, and discusses effective methods of its provision.
The article also presents recommendations on the prevention of emotional burnout syndrome including stress management, maintaining a healthy lifestyle.