ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Mental Health Monday marks the start of another workweek and raises the question of what you can do to stay healthy throughout the week.

A 2023 CDC report revealed more workers are experiencing burnout post-pandemic vs. pre-pandemic – rising from 32% in 2018 to 46% last year.

Kelcie Jimenez, of Rise Above Therapy, says focusing on work-life balance can help you stay mentally well. Separating work from home life can help you be more present at work and leave your work, at work.

Burnout is another thing to be aware of. You can notice physical symptoms like being tired, having physical pains or headaches. Emotional symptoms can be more irritability and being more depressed. Cognitive and/or behavioral can mean having a harder time focusing or procrastinating more often.

One thing the CDC has done is they’ve created a national campaign called, “Impact Wellbeing.” It provides employers with resources to improve and foster a better work environment.

What else can your employer do to help? Jimenez mentioned the Employer Assistance Program.

Details on that and more are in the Mental Health Monday segment in the video above.