Parental burnout

Parental burnout is a serious condition that can develop under chronic parenting-related stress. It can have severe consequences for both parents and children, making adequate support essential.

Parental burnout is not a stand-alone diagnosis but a syndrome characterised by intense exhaustion in relation to the parental role. When available resources — internal and external — are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of parenthood, a state of profound exhaustion can set in.