Burnout & Work Stress
Burnout and work stress — assessed properly, recovered structurally.
Specialist psychiatric review for high-functioning adults experiencing burnout, chronic work stress, or functional decline. We clarify what's actually driving it, screen for underlying conditions, and build a recovery and return-to-work plan with you and your GP. AHPRA-registered FRANZCP consultant psychiatrists. Telehealth Australia-wide.
- AHPRA-registered FRANZCP
- Medicare-rebatable
- Medical certification where indicated
- Return-to-work planning
FRANZCP consultant psychiatrists
Specialist-trained, AHPRA-registered (MED prefix). Not GPs, not coaches, not nurse practitioners.
Every state and territory
Telehealth from home on any device. No commute, no waiting room, full Medicare eligibility.
Usually within 1–3 weeks
First appointment typically inside three weeks of referral — versus 6–12+ months for many in-person clinics.
Written specialist report
Formulation and treatment plan sent to your GP within 5 business days of your appointment.
The Australian picture
Burnout is common in Australian workplaces — and frequently misdiagnosed.
What presents as burnout often turns out to be depression, anxiety, an undiagnosed attentional condition, or a medical issue (sleep, thyroid, iron). The right treatment depends on the right formulation. A structured specialist review separates the signal from the noise.
Work-related mental stress claims have risen substantially in Australia over the past decade (Safe Work Australia data).
The World Health Organization defines burnout as an occupational phenomenon characterised by exhaustion, mental distance from work, and reduced professional efficacy (ICD-11, 2019).
Burnout frequently coexists with depression, generalised anxiety, or undiagnosed adult ADHD — and treatment differs depending on which is driving the picture.
Sleep disorders, thyroid disease, iron deficiency, and substance use can mimic burnout — which is why a proper specialist review screens for them.
Who it's for
Is a burnout and work stress review right for you?
A good fit if
- You're 18 or older and live in Australia
- You're experiencing exhaustion, cynicism, or functional decline that hasn't resolved with leave or lifestyle changes
- You're weighing time off, role change, or return-to-work planning
- You suspect burnout overlaps with depression, anxiety, sleep, or undiagnosed ADHD
Not the right fit if
- —You're under 18 — we're an adult-only service
- —You're in acute crisis or having thoughts of self-harm — please contact Lifeline (13 11 14)
- —You need a workers' compensation independent medico-legal assessment (we are a clinical service)
- —You want a same-day medical certificate without an assessment — high-quality clinical certification requires the consult
The pathway
How a burnout review works at SetMind.
A structured, clinical review in four clear steps — from GP referral to a written recovery and return-to-work plan.
Get a GP referral
Your GP writes a Mental Health Treatment Plan referral, which unlocks Medicare rebates for specialist consultation.
Book & complete intake
Choose a time that suits you. We send PHQ-9, GAD-7 and a brief burnout inventory to complete before the appointment.
60 min telehealth review
Your psychiatrist conducts a structured interview focused on stress, recovery and function, and screens for underlying conditions.
Recovery plan & GP report
You leave with a practical recovery plan — pacing, sleep, boundaries, return-to-work staging, medical certificate if indicated, and any treatment recommendations. GP report within 5 business days.
Clinical standards
The framework, guidelines, and credentials behind your review.
Clinical framework
We assess burnout structurally — screening for depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), sleep disorders, alcohol/substance use, undiagnosed ADHD (ASRS), and medical contributors — to make sure the formulation is right before recommending treatment.
Medical certification
Where clinically appropriate, your psychiatrist can issue a medical certificate covering time off or modified duties, and document return-to-work staging for you and your employer.
Specialist credentials
Every clinician is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and registered as a Specialist Psychiatrist with AHPRA.
Want to know the people behind the care? Meet the SetMind psychiatrists →
What's included
A structured recovery plan — not 'just take a holiday'.
Every SetMind burnout review follows the same evidence-based structure. We treat burnout as a clinical presentation that deserves the same diagnostic rigour as any other — because the treatment that actually works depends on what's driving it.
Read more about burnout as a clinical presentation.
- Pre-appointment validated measures: PHQ-9, GAD-7, brief burnout inventory, sleep and alcohol screeners
- 60-minute consultant psychiatrist interview focused on stress, recovery, and function
- Active screening for depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, ADHD, and medical contributors
- Practical recovery plan: pacing, sleep, recovery activities, boundary-setting, exercise
- Where indicated: medical certificate for time off or modified duties
- Where indicated: structured return-to-work staging with role and load recommendations
- Guidance on employer communication — what to share, what not to share
- Treatment recommendations for any underlying condition identified
- Written plan and specialist report to your nominated GP within 5 business days
Fees & Medicare
Transparent pricing, Medicare rebates available.
With a current GP referral, a substantial portion of your specialist psychiatry fee is rebatable through Medicare. We confirm your full out-of-pocket cost in writing before your appointment — no surprises, no hidden charges.
Questions
Common questions about burnout and work stress review.
- Burnout is recognised by the World Health Organization (ICD-11, 2019) as an occupational phenomenon characterised by exhaustion, mental distance from work, and reduced efficacy — but it's not classified as a medical condition. Part of our assessment is checking whether what feels like burnout is also depression, anxiety, an undiagnosed attentional condition, or a medical issue, because the right treatment depends on the right formulation.
Related services
Other ways SetMind can help.
Depression & Anxiety Review
Specialist review for adults with depression or anxiety when first-line GP care hasn't worked.
Learn moreDiagnostic Clarification
Second-opinion review when burnout, depression, anxiety and ADHD symptoms blur together.
Learn moreAdult ADHD Assessment
Structured DSM-5-TR ADHD assessment for adults — common in high-functioning patients presenting with burnout.
Learn moreGet a proper plan, not just permission to rest.
Book a burnout and work stress review with an AHPRA-registered FRANZCP consultant psychiatrist. Telehealth from anywhere in Australia, usually within three weeks.
SetMind operates under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, the My Health Records Act 2012, and RANZCP professional standards.
References
- 1. World Health Organization. Burn-out an 'occupational phenomenon': International Classification of Diseases. ICD-11, 2019.
- 2. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). Clinical Practice Guidelines for Mood Disorders. 2020.
- 3. Safe Work Australia. Work-related mental health conditions in Australia.
- 4. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Mental health services in Australia.