World Health Organization recognizes burnout as medical condition

[KMSP Fox 9, May 28, 2019] “Burnout” is now a legitimate medical diagnosis, according to the International Classification of Diseases, or the ICD-11, the World Health Organization's handbook that guides medical providers in diagnosing diseases. Allina Health psychologist Dr. Cheryl Bemel talked with Fox 9 News about this new designation and what burnout is exactly.