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- The World Health Organization has for the first time recognised “burn-out” in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD). The term “burnout” was coined in the 1970s by the American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger.
- According to the WHO, “burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” Further, the WHO has noted that burn-out refers specifically to phenomena in the occupational context and should not be used in other contexts.
- The WHO has said that burnout has three components: a) feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion, b) increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job and c) Reduced professional efficacy.
- International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health problems is a handbook of recognised medical conditions. It defines the universe of diseases, disorders, injuries and other related health conditions.
- It is the foundation for the identification of health trends and statistics globally, and the international standard for reporting diseases and health conditions. It is widely used as a benchmark for health insurers and critically related to health care finances.
- The updated ICD list (ICD 11), was drafted in 2018 and was recently approved. It will take into effect from January 2022.
- ICD 11 contains several other additions, including classification of “compulsive sexual behaviour” as a mental disorder. It also recognises recognise video gaming as an addiction, listing it alongside gambling and drugs like cocaine.
- The updated list removes transgenderism from its list of mental disorders. However, it has listed it under the chapter on “conditions related to sexual health”.




