Hello colleagues,
AccessComputing and the DO-IT Center at the University of Washington invite you to join us for this important webinar:
The Basics of Burnout
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time: 12-1 pm PST | 1-2 pm MST | 2-3 pm CST | 3-4 pm EST | 10-11 am AKST
Registration Required: Zoom Registration Link
Dragonfly Ambassador: Dr. Mary Huff
Description:
Burnout is work-related feelings of exhaustion, cynicism, and lack of
accomplishment and is highly prevalent in chronically high-stress jobs such as
those in academia. The “Basics of Burnout” is a 1-hour seminar and facilitated
discussion which defines the core components of burnout, presents evidence-based
strategies to address the symptoms, and discusses how to prevent work-related
stress. This session will include:
- The prevalence and impact of burnout in academic and employee populations
- An overview of the burnout cycle and how to break it
- An exploration of what what contributes to burnout and how academics can address them
Dr. Mary Huff is a neuroscientist, non-profit executive and Ambassador for Dragonfly Mental Health. Dr. Huff works to build more inclusive and supportive workplaces and her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying memory consolidation and stabilization.
Dragonfly Mental Health is a 501(c)(3) US-based globally operating nonprofit dedicated to cultivating excellent mental health among academics worldwide through education, research and community building.
Accommodations: ASL and CART provided; Zoom captions enabled. For other accommodation requests please contact Eric at ericwt@uw.edu