Burnout is defined as a state of emotional exhaustion, energy depletion, disengagement, negativity, and decreased productivity resulting from environmental demands exceeding an individual’s capacity (Park, 2021; World Health Organization, 2019). Within occupational therapy, burnout is relatively common and has been associated with significant impacts on health, mental and emotional well-being, and the profession as a whole (Lynner, 2025). This course will examine how contemporary environmental demands contribute to burnout, review the neurobiological mechanisms underlying burnout, and discuss evidence-based prevention and mitigation strategies. Learning Objectives Participants will: -Recognize the signs of burnout -Explore the neurobiological mechanisms underlying burnout -Analyze the impact of burnout on individual practitioners and the occupational therapy profession -Apply evidence-based strategies for prevention and intervention through case-based examples