Stress and burnout
Feeling overwhelmed and worn out by prolonged pressure, at work or at home.
15 findings across 11 topics. Strongest evidence: Ashwagandha (B), Rhodiola Rosea (B), Time in Nature (B).
Grades show how certain the evidence is, not how big the effect is. How we grade evidence
What helps
Ashwagandha
- Reduces anxiety and stress symptoms — Benefit, grade B: Moderate
- Lowers cortisol levels in stressed adults — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Rhodiola Rosea
- Improves burnout symptoms and stress-related exhaustion — Benefit, grade B: Moderate
- Reduces mental fatigue during stress — Benefit, grade B: Moderate
Time in Nature
- Lowers stress — Benefit, grade B: Moderate
Journaling
- Lowers stress, anxiety and low mood — Benefit, grade B: Moderate
- Eases stress and low mood with a gratitude diary — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Music
- Eases stress and anxiety — Benefit, grade B: Moderate
Breathing Exercises
- Reduces stress — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Meditation
- Reduces stress — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Pet Ownership
- Calms stress and anxiety during pet contact — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Yoga
- Reduces stress — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Bacopa Monnieri
- Reduces stress and fatigue — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Massage
- Reduces work stress — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Doesn't seem to help
Journaling
- Does not ease anxiety or stress in pregnancy — No effect, grade C: Limited