26/01/2026
Do your CAMHS team members know the difference between stress and burnout?
Stress says "I need a break." Burnout says "I need to escape."
While stress is characterised by over-engagement and responds to rest, burnout involves emotional detachment and requires systemic change to address.
In CAMHS settings where workers regularly manage complex cases and high emotional demands, recognising the warning signs early can make all the difference to retention and wellbeing.
Our infographic highlights the crucial differences every CAMHS manager should know, because identifying burnout early could save your best staff from walking away.
Prevention starts with recognition. 👇