Infographic: Proportion of psychologists agreeing with statements about self-care and burnout, 2020–2023

Infographic describing the proportion of psychologists agreeing with statements about self-care and burnout from 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%