Infographic: Proportion of psychologists agreeing with statements about self-care and burnout, 2020–2023
Details of infographic from APA’s 2023 practitioner pulse survey
Percentage of psychologists who agree or strongly agree with the statement
I have been able to practice self-care*
- 2020: 66%
- 2021: 76%
- 2022: 77%
- 2023: 73%
* In 2020–2022, the time frame of the question was “as the pandemic continues.” In 2023, the time frame changed to “over the past 12 months.”
I am able to maintain a positive work-life balance
- 2020: 55%
- 2021: 63%
- 2022: 63%
- 2023: 63%
I have sought out peer consultation/support to manage burnout
- 2021: 57%
- 2022: 60%
- 2023: 49%
I have not been able to meet the demand for treatment from my patients
- 2021: 41%
- 2022: 46%
- 2023: 42%
I feel burned out
- 2020: 41%
- 2021: 48%
- 2022: 45%
- 2023: 36%