The burnout syndrome

This bachelor thesis deals with the issue of burnout syndrome. The introduction of the work provides the definition of burnout which can be found in scientific literature. The next part of the work deals with stress, which is considered as the main cause of burnout. This section further identifies possible sources of stress in personal and professional life while highliting possible consequences of long term stress on human health. Subsequently, the work describes and specifies symptoms and stages of the process of burnout and refers to the professions that are at risk of burnout. Attention is also devoted to the treatment of affected individuals and their return to full life. An important part of this work is the area of prevention, which provides specific instructions and procedures to prevent burnout. The aim of this work is to summarize the scientific knowledge on the topic and serve as a source of information for those interested in the issue. Key words: burnout syndrome, the causes of burnout syndrome, stress, sources of stress, consequences of stress, professions at risk, prevention, stress management, mental hygiene, diet