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Burnout and Chronic Stress Surge Across U.S. Workforce - Shifa Health Responds with New Precision Wellness Clinic on Its 23rd Anniversary

New integrative mental health program combines neuroscience, personalized assessments, and evidence-based psychiatric care to help individuals restore energy, resilience, and long-term brain health.

EVERETT, WA / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / Burnout and chronic stress are rapidly becoming major threats to workforce health and productivity in the United States. A Gallup workplace study reports that 76% of employees experience burnout at least sometimes, while nearly one in four say they feel burned out very often or always.

Behind these statistics are professionals who wake up exhausted, struggle to focus, and feel like they are running on empty despite working harder than ever.

In response to this growing challenge, Shifa Health has launched a Precision Wellness Clinic designed to provide personalized, science-based care for individuals experiencing burnout, anxiety, cognitive fatigue, and chronic stress.

The launch also coincides with Shifa Health's 23rd anniversary, marking more than two decades of providing mental health care and advancing innovative approaches to brain health and resilience.

With burnout rates continuing to rise across healthcare, technology, and corporate sectors, experts say proactive approaches to protecting brain health are becoming increasingly urgent.

Key Highlights

  • Launch of a Precision Wellness Clinic for burnout recovery and chronic stress care

  • Marks 23 years of mental health care and psychiatric innovation at Shifa Health

  • Integrates neuroscience, psychiatry, and lifestyle medicine

  • Includes the Burnout Recovery Blueprint based on the WATER Framework

Founded by board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Rozina Lakhani, MD, MPH, the clinic integrates clinical psychiatry, neuroscience, and lifestyle medicine to help individuals restore energy, regain clarity, and strengthen long-term mental well-being.

"Burnout is not simply about being tired," said Dr. Lakhani. "It is a biological stress response that affects the brain, hormones, and nervous system. To address burnout effectively, we need to look at the whole person rather than treating symptoms in isolation."

A Personalized Approach to Mental Health Care

The Precision Wellness Clinic begins with a comprehensive evaluation designed to understand the biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors influencing each person's mental health and stress response.

Depending on individual needs, the evaluation may include:

  • QEEG brain mapping to analyze brainwave patterns related to stress, focus, and emotional regulation

  • Lifestyle and metabolic health assessments, including stress hormone levels and genetic testing that may identify contributors to fatigue and cognitive overload

  • Evidence-based psychiatric care, including natural and conventional medication when appropriate

  • Advanced treatments such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Spravato for individuals with treatment-resistant depression

Addressing the Growing Burnout Epidemic

As part of the clinic, Shifa Health is introducing the Burnout Recovery Blueprint, a structured program designed to help individuals recover from prolonged stress and rebuild resilience.

The program is guided by Dr. Lakhani's WATER Framework, which highlights five key areas influencing burnout and recovery: workload patterns, nervous system regulation, thoughts and emotions, physical energy, and relationships.

A practical overview is included in the Burnout Recovery Tip Sheet below, offering simple strategies to help individuals begin protecting their energy and rebuilding mental capacity.

More information about Shifa Health and its services can be found at:
https://www.shifahealth.org

About Shifa Health

Shifa Health is an integrative psychiatry practice based in Washington State with clinics in Everett and Mount Vernon. Founded by psychiatrist Dr. Rozina Lakhani, the organization combines evidence-based psychiatric care with innovative treatments such as neuromodulation therapies, brain mapping, and preventive mental wellness strategies. Celebrating 23 years of service in 2026, Shifa Health's mission is to empower individuals to optimize their mental health and live healthier, more resilient lives.

Expert Source Availability

Dr. Rozina Lakhani is available for interviews, podcast appearances, and expert commentary on burnout prevention, chronic stress, brain health, neuroplasticity, and resilience in high-pressure environments.

Media Contact

Rozina Lakhani
Email: drl@shifahealth.org
Website: https://www.shifahealth.org
Second website: https://drrozina.com/

SOURCE: Shifa Health



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