The event, to be held in Casa de Campo (La Romana) between june 29 and july 2, 2023, aims to draw attention to this syndrome, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the result of "chronic stress in the workplace, which has not been successfully managed”.

Organized by the Vacation Is a Human Right Foundation (VIAHR), the Congress brings together business owners, senior executives, leaders in areas such as human resources, coaching, as well as physical and mental health experts from Latin America, the United States and Europe.

Through 12 powerful interventions by speakers from around the world, as well as interviewees and life stories, it seeks to create a space for inspiration and education to help overcome and prevent burnout syndrome.

Take a break! will address three main thematic areas: productivity, personal wellbeing and conscious pause, topics that will be discussed and analyzed by a select group of speakers including journalists, neuroscientists, mental health consultants and doctors, among others.

Ismael Cala will be the moderator of the congress, but he will also share tips with the attendees., Bisila Bokoko, businesswoman, philanthropist and recipient of the 2019 UN World Citizen Award, will offer participants techniques to overcome Burnout, sharing her own personal experience, and will emphasize the importance of self-care.

María Méndez, founder of Vacation is a Human Right and who suffered the consequences of burnout, will share her experiences and what she has learned on a path that has led her to help others.

Obtaining tools to deal with burnout will not only represent a benefit for individuals, but also for the companies in which they work, since, according to studies, the consequences of this syndrome usually cost around 1 trillion dollars to the world economy.

After this meeting, attendees will be able to facilitate more productive and humanized work spaces; and find the balance, putting into practice the tools received, as well as detect burnout early and accurately and, in general, improve the work environment in their companies.

Registration for this congress is open, those interested should only enter the link "Register here" and complete a form with their data.

The price of tickets for the First Iberoamerican Congress against Burnout Take a break! varies according to the type of room you choose. You can check the prices here.

Since 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes burnout as a major public health problem and is included in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as a work-related syndrome.

This condition has multiple consequences for people's well-being, through physical and mental symptoms, difficulties at work, interpersonal relationships, and problems with interest and motivation, among others.

The goal will be that participants can learn about actionable tools that allow them to be more productive, but without affecting their well-being.

Translated by: A.M