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abstract

  • This manuscript investigates mental fatigue in workplace environments. This state, while not clinically considered an illness, can lead to significant mental health problems. Distinct factors that contribute to mental fatigue are explored, including strict work schedules, poor sleep quality, workplace stressors, long commutes, as well as socioeconomic pressure. This translates into decreased performance, satisfaction, and motivation, while negative behaviors increase. This is considerably common across the working population, revealing an urgent need for global strategies aimed at fostering healthier working conditions. Strategies for avoiding, coping, and preventing mental fatigue at the workplace are discussed, including control of circadian rhythm, shift hours, improvement of sleep quality, mindfulness, physical exercise, and diet, as well as transportation options. Mental fatigue assessment methods include self-report questionnaires, wearable biosensors, and computer vision algorithms. However such methods need to be adapted constantly to face current real-world challenges and implemented in conjunction with global regulations. © 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.

publication date

  • January 1, 2025