

By Mia Geljic, Provisional Psychologist Emotional exhaustion, also known as caregiver burnout, refers to burnout that can develop from caring for a family member over a prolonged period of stress. Caregiver burnout is a common experience, with 54% of Australian carers reporting high levels of distress (Carers NSW, 2025).i People often provide emotional and practical support to family members living with physical and mental health concerns. This experience can be very fulfilling, however this can also be an exhausting and…

Stress shows up for all of us. Tight deadlines, long days, emotional load, and the pressure to keep going can slowly build up. Burnout can develop when that stress doesn’t ease, and the body and mind don’t get a chance to recover. The good news is that small, realistic changes can make a meaningful difference. Rethink what being productive really means Pushing through…