Esta revisão teórica busca analisar os aspectos vinculados ao estresse ocupacional e à síndrome de burnout, bem como relacioná-los com a prática profissional dos psicólogos. Essas síndromes podem afetar o psicólogo pois, nas suas relações de trabalho, ele se encontra muito próximo de pessoas em sofrimento, podendo identificar-se e vincular-se afetivamente às mesmas. São discutidos aspectos conceituais e causais das síndromes, das relações de trabalho em saúde mental e, especificamente, do exercício profissional em Psicologia, considerando a realidade do Brasil e de outros países. The aspects linked to occupational stress and burnout syndrome, as well as their relation to the psychologists professional practice are this article scope. The main reason why these syndromes affect the psychology professional is linked to its work relations, that are very close to the contact with suffering people, as well as a sort of identification and affection that can be established between patient and caregiver. Conceptual aspects and causes of these syndromes are discussed, and also the job relations in mental health workers and psychologists, considering Brazil and other countries’ realities
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