Celeste Paul had worked for the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) for several years as a researcher, and over time she noticed a troubling trend. Operators, some of the NSA’s most vital assets, were exhibiting signs of stress and burnout.
While everyone experiences stress, chronic stress can have profound impacts on a person’s mental health—especially if that person has an underlying health condition—including anxiety, depression and a decrease of cognitive ability.
