Survey Reveals Moms' 'Mental Load' Leading to Burnout and Emotional Exhaustion
A recent USA TODAY/Peacock survey highlights the significant 'mental load' that mothers in the U.S. carry, contributing to burnout and emotional exhaustion. The survey, which included 1,600 U.S. parents, found that 43% of women report feeling burned out or emotionally exhausted due to the responsibilities of managing household and parenting tasks. This 'mental load' refers to the invisible, unpaid work of planning, managing, and organizing family and household activities, which disproportionately falls on women. The survey also revealed that 64% of women manage day-to-day parenting responsibilities compared to 43% of men. The pressure to be the 'perfect' parent is more pronounced among women, with 44% feeling the need to 'do it all' compared to 37% of men. The findings underscore the ongoing challenges women face in balancing work and family life, often without adequate support from their partners. 
