Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 53 5 2024 05 04 33203 33203 EN Diana Araújo Department of Education and Psychology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal Ana Bártolo 1. Department of Education and Psychology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal 2. CINTESIS@RISE, CINTESIS.UPT, Portucalense University, Porto, Portugal 3. Research in Education and Community Intervention, Piaget Institute – ISEIT/Viseu, Viseu, Portugal 4. Center for Global Studies, Open University, Lisboa, Portugal Cláudia Fernandes CATIM -Technological Center for the Metal Working Industry, Porto, Portugal Anabela Pereira 1. Department of Psychology, Colégio Pedro da Fonseca, University of Évora, Évora, Portugal 2. Center for Research in Education and Psychology (CIEP), University of Évora, Évora, Portugal 3. William James Center for Research – WJCR/UA, Aveiro, Portugal Sara Monteiro 1. Department of Education and Psychology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal 2. Center for Global Studies, Open University, Lisboa, Portugal 3. Department of Social Sciences and Management, Universidade Aberta, Lisboa, Portugal 2023 09 12 2024 05 04 Background: Burnout is an occupational syndrome, with a higher prevalence in professionals whose close involvement with other people is significant. There is a great diversity of professionals at risk of burnout, and therefore the implementation of intervention programs is relevant, as helping people to maintain their mental and emotional health enables them to become more meaningfully involved in their communities and become more effective and active global citizens. We aimed to review systematically the characteristics of interventions targeting burnout in health professionals. Methods: The search was conducted in three databases: Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed, following the PRISMA model, and 16 eligible articles were identified between 2012 and 2023. Results: Mindfulness showed great efficacy in preventing burnout, by reducing stress levels and promoting empathy. In addition, relaxation and breathing techniques, yoga, and music therapy showed to improve burnout and occupational stress levels. Balint groups have also helped slow the progression of burnout. Implications about the need for future research to foster the promotion of well-being and mental health of health professionals are mentioned. Conclusion: Mindfulness, relaxation and breathing techniques, yoga, music therapy and balint groups proved to be effective in preventing burnout. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/33203 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/33203/8231