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Activism Burnout: How Do You Stay Resilient in Trying Times?

By Aqsa Hussain — 2021

Excessive and prolonged stress cause burnout, and it is often coupled with depression and anxiety. Other signs of activist burnout include self-doubt and disillusionment with activism, which can ultimately lead to perceiving activist efforts as ineffective from the lack of progress.

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