Mental distress and burnout

Mental health can be affected by certain psychosocial workplace exposures, leading to conditions such as burnout, depression, and suicidal behavior.

Our Mission

  • Monitoring epidemiological trends in mental distress and burnout

  • Enabling the adaptation of preventive measures

  • Informing the general public

The disease

Mental Distress and Burnout

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is not merely the absence of mental disorders. It is defined as follows: "A state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can...

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What We Do

Epidemiological Surveillance of Mental Distress and Burnout

Work-related illnesses and disorders, such as psychological distress and burnout, have a significant impact on public health in France. While they represent a significant burden, exposure to occupational risk factors and the associated...

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Data

The system for monitoring mental distress and burnout makes it possible to track trends in this issue.

  • The prevalence of work-related mental distress among employees was 3.1% for women and 1.4% for men in 2012

  • The prevalence of diagnosed depressive episodes over the past 12 months among the...

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Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

2 publications

In relation to

thematic dossier

Mental health

Selon l’Organisation mondiale de la santé, la santé est un état de complet bien-être physique, mental et social, et ne consiste pas seulement en une absence de maladie ou d’infirmité.

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Suicides and suicide attempts

thematic dossier

France has one of the highest suicide rates in Europe. Suicide is preventable, and its prevention must be a priority. Effective prevention measures are available.

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