And Most People Don’t See It Coming.
New data from Spring Health reveals a growing pattern among professionals:
Burnout isn’t showing up loudly.
It’s showing up quietly.
According to their recent report, mental health leaves are rising significantly — while many employees remain in their roles, but increasingly disengaged.
👉 Working, but not fully present
👉 Showing up, but running at reduced capacity
This “silent burnout” is harder to detect — and easier to ignore.
For many midlife professionals, this doesn’t feel like a crisis.
It feels like:
- Constant low energy
- Reduced focus
- Less motivation than before
And because it happens gradually, it becomes normal.
Source:
Findings reported via PR Newswire based on data from Spring Health’s workplace mental health analysis.
Spring Health Data Reveals a “Silent Burnout” Crisis: Mental Health Leaves Surge as Employees Quietly Disengage
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