What happens when a psychologist burns out?

Perfectly imperfect psychologist, Shannon Swales, suffered a major burnout at the beginning of 2021, and to help herself heal began a journal recording her path of recovery. Her vividly honest account of what it's like to burn out and what it takes to recover destigmatises mental health issues and provides a practical way forward for others also suffering burnout.

Learn from Shannon's experiences and the practical tools she provides to move away from prioritising care for others, perfectionism, people pleasing, worry, self-criticism, and low self-worth, all precursors for burnout. Discover instead how to make the change to prioritising self, rest and fun, setting boundaries, listening to and respecting your own needs, letting others support you, settling your mind, and dealing with uncertainty; all precursors for good mental health.

Whether you are experiencing burnout or not, reading Psychologist Shannon Swales's journey from burnout to balance will help you understand what it takes to look after your mental health and well-being.