The article describes a new phenomenon in the work of psychologists and psychotherapists, which can be described as "emotional burnout of the mother" (computer burnout). The indicators of burnout and their application to the problem of maladaptation of women to her maternal role are analyzed. A comparison of symptoms of burnout and manifestations of burnout in maternal activities. It is shown that modern conditions for the implementation of maternal activities are not compatible with the capabilities of women and the challenges of child development. The factors that determine the emergence of the phenomenon of emotional burnout of the mother are highlighted, the question of the role of modern psychological approaches in shaping public opinion and the desire of modern women to achieve the status of "ideal mother". There are forms of protective strategies for women with maternal burnout (SVM). Changes in the structure of the family and the distribution of care for the child in the family, which may adversely affect the effectiveness of maternal activities, are considered. Directions and methods of psychological assistance for women with SLE are offered
perinatal psychology, emotional burnout of the mother, fatherhood, psychology of motherhood
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