Protect Yourself from Burnout with January’s Featured Trainings!

[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

Understanding and Preventing Burnout; Recognize and Manage Compassion Fatigue

January 2026 Newsletter

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Introduction to Burnout

Burnout can make it harder for employees to feel energized and engaged in their work. For public health professionals, working while burned out can have serious effects on both you and the people you serve. Uncover what burnout is (and what it isn’t), why it’s important for organizations to address it, and resources to help manage and prevent it. Earn FREE CE.

Take Understanding Burnout Training

Lower Your Risk of Burnout

Long hours, busy workplaces, personal stress, and more can lead to burnout. Discover helpful resources and practical tips to manage these demands and lower your risk of burnout. Earn FREE CE.

Take Preventing Burnout Training

Recognize Compassion Fatigue Public health professionals play a vital role in both everyday situations and emergencies, often putting the needs of others first. This work can lead to compassion fatigue—a type of stress that affects those who help others. Learn what compassion fatigue is, how it can show up in your work, and practical strategies to help manage it.

Take Managing Compassion Fatigue Training

Additional Trainings & Resources

CDC’s Mental Health Resources. Visit CDC’s mental health webpage to find resources and help for dealing with burnout and other mental health conditions. Workforce Burnout and Resilience. Public health and healthcare workers are reporting burnout at higher levels than before. Watch this webinar to explore the causes of workplace burnout and learn how you can create a supportive environment that prioritizes your mental and physical wellbeing. Earn FREE CE. Supervisors: Your Role in Preventing Burnout. Learn how to identify symptoms of stress and what you can do to help address burnout with these resources. Managers and supervisors can also take this training to learn how to support their teams’ health and wellbeing to build a more resilient workforce. Earn FREE CE.

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