Psicólogos Sem Fronteiras held, on November 27th at 7:00 p.m., an essential live event for Human Resources professionals, organizational leaders, and those interested in workplace mental health. Broadcast on YouTube, the event addressed the theme “The New Challenges of HR: Understanding and Preventing Burnout and Boreout,” discussing current trends, psychosocial risks, and practical prevention strategies.

The live featured psychologist Darlene Barros, a specialist in Psychological Assessment, People Management, Mental Health, and Work and Organizational Psychology; Roder Najib, Master’s and PhD holder in Anthropology and Care Coordinator at Psicólogos Sem Fronteiras; and Luciana Santana, Executive Director and hospital manager with experience in population risk analysis, who once again served as moderator.

Burnout and Boreout: two growing phenomena in the corporate environment

The live aimed to clarify two topics that have gained significant relevance within organizations:

Burnout
A syndrome caused by excessive demands, emotional overload, high pressure, and physical and mental exhaustion, recognized by the WHO as an occupational phenomenon.

Boreout
A lesser-known condition characterized by lack of stimulation, underutilization of skills, extreme monotony, and absence of meaning at work—factors that also lead to illness and negatively impact productivity and motivation.

Darlene Barros provided key contributions on:

• signs and symptoms of both conditions;

• the impact of management on psychosocial risks;

• contemporary challenges faced by HR;

• organizational prevention strategies;

• the importance of humanized leadership;

• the role of mental health as an indicator of business sustainability.

Connection with NR-1 and psychosocial risks

The discussion reinforced how NR-1 (general provisions and occupational risk management) requires companies to identify, assess, and control psychosocial risks in the workplace.

Burnout and Boreout are directly linked to these risks and, therefore, their prevention is part of legal compliance and corporate responsibility.

Professor Roder Najib emphasized the importance of understanding work within the employee’s social and cultural context, highlighting that effective measures must combine:

• technical assessment;

• qualified listening;

• continuous prevention actions;

• clear mental health policies.

Moderation by Luciana Santana and dialogue with the audience

Luciana Santana’s moderation ensured a fluid discussion, connecting theory, practice, and corporate experiences. She highlighted that HR teams and leaders must view mental health as part of organizational strategy—not merely as a complementary benefit.

Audience interaction raised questions about:

• how to implement practical prevention actions;

• how to identify silent psychosocial risks;

• how to support employees without overburdening teams;

• how to structure emotionally safe environments.

Importance of the topic for companies and the future of work

The live demonstrated that:

• Burnout and Boreout affect performance, organizational climate, and workplace safety;

• leaders need to develop human-centered competencies;

• prevention policies must be continuous and monitored;

• mental health directly impacts indicators such as absenteeism, turnover, and productivity.

The discussion reinforced that companies that prioritize emotional health achieve better results and build sustainable environments.

Psicólogos Sem Fronteiras solutions for psychosocial risks

To conclude, the organization briefly presented how Psicólogos Sem Fronteiras supports companies through:

• psychological care via teleconsultation;

• specialized support for employees;

• actions aligned with NR-1 requirements;

• prevention and monitoring programs for psychosocial risks;

• a humanized and accessible approach.

This proposal reinforces the institution’s commitment to connecting psychological care, corporate responsibility, and social impact, contributing to emotionally healthy workplaces.

Conclusion

The live with Darlene Barros marked an important milestone in discussions on workplace mental health. By addressing Burnout, Boreout, and the challenges of contemporary HR, Psicólogos Sem Fronteiras reaffirmed its commitment to promoting emotionally safe environments, preventing psychosocial risks, and strengthening care practices within organizations.

The institution continues to expand its impact in providing emotional support to the population and to companies, combining technical knowledge, humanization, and innovation.