Dr Matthew Chan Quotes

💬 Dr Matthew Chan – Medical Expert, MBA & Workplace-Health Advocate

Commenting on: medical consequences of burnout and the wider public-health cost

Angles: physiological impact • mental-health risk • productivity losses

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Dr Matt was asked questions related to Resource Guru’s survey data for the State of (Over)working Campaign 2025.

(click on the questions below to reveal the answers)

1. Quotes Related to stats about impact on mental health

Supporting stats: Over half (54%) have experienced stress in their current job, more than a third (36%) have experienced anxiety, over 1 in 10 (16%) have experienced depression

Q: In general, how can overworking and burnout lead to these mental health issues?

2. Quotes Related to Stats about further impact on physical and psychological health

Supporting stats:

Of those who reported stress/anxiety/depression...
49% are suffering from sleep issues
16% experienced heart palpitations
7% said they’ve had suicidal thoughts
19% reported emotional numbness

Q: Why does stress/anxiety/depression cause these psychological symptoms?

Q: Why does stress/anxiety/depression cause these physical symptoms?

Q: Are there any particularly concerning symptoms listed here?

Q: Is there any longer-term health impact that could occur?

3. Quotes related desk workers seeking medical intervention

Supporting stats: Of those burnt out, 29% have been prescribed medication; 28% have seen a therapist; 23% have gone to the doctors; and 14% have gone to hospital