Summary:

• **What is Burnout?** Burnout happens when people work so hard for so long that they become very tired and stressed out. Psychologists (doctors who help people with their feelings and thoughts) at the VA hospital are experiencing burnout because they have too many patients to help and not enough time to rest.

• **Why is This a Problem?** When psychologists are burned out, they can't help patients as well, and some decide to quit their jobs. This means there aren't enough doctors to help veterans (people who served in the military) who need mental health support, making it harder for veterans to get the care they need.