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World Health Organization Classifies "Burnout" An Official Medical Diagnosis

NEW YORK (CBSNEWS.COM) - Are you tired, mentally and emotionally worn out?

Working too hard is now a recognized medical condition, according to the World Health Organization. The agency, which guides many health providers and organizations, now includes "burnout" in its International Classification of Diseases Handbook.

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According to the WHO, doctors can issue a diagnosis of burnout if a patient exhibits three symptoms.

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