In a world where burnout has reached epidemic proportions, accurate identification remains surprisingly elusive. Traditional burnout measures often miss crucial dimensions of the experience, leading to delayed intervention and prolonged suffering. This gap in assessment tools prompted Professor Gordon Parker AO, founder of the Black Dog Institute and Scientia Professor of Psychiatry at UNSW, to develop a more comprehensive, nuanced approach: the Sydney Burnout Measure (SBM).

We're thrilled to announce that the renowned psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Gordon Parker is featured as a special guest on the Deep Thinking Podcast. In preparation for this insightful episode, we've compiled a comprehensive profile of Dr. Parker's groundbreaking work and contributions to our understanding of mental health conditions, particularly in the areas of mood disorders and burnout.

Who is Dr. Gordon Parker?

Dr. Gordon Parker AO is an Australian psychiatrist and Scientia Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales. As the founder of the Black Dog Institute, a facility for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mood disorders, he has dedicated his career to advancing our understanding of depression, bipolar disorder, and more recently, burnout.