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Am I Burned Out? Free Quiz

A brief assessment to determine whether what you are experiencing is burnout, depression, or both, and what kind of intervention matches your pattern.

2 min6 questionsBased on Maslach Burnout Inventory (adapted)Free & private

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Understanding Your Burnout

A brief assessment to determine whether what you are experiencing is burnout, depression, or both, and what kind of intervention matches your pattern.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR burnout specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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Free · 5 min · 100% private

This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by Maslach Burnout Inventory dimensions and stress physiology research

This am i burned out uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (adapted) to evaluate the severity and impact of burnout on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Burnout and depression share 11 of 14 diagnostic criteria. If your results concern you, seek assessment from a provider who can distinguish between them.

Understanding Your Score

Early Burnout(Score 1-3)

You are in the early stages of burnout. Your resources are depleted but not yet exhausted. This is the optimal window for intervention. Completing stress cycles, setting one boundary, and protecting s

Moderate Burnout(Score 4-6)

Your burnout is significant. Multiple Maslach dimensions are active. You are likely running on a flattened cortisol curve: blunted morning wake response, elevated nighttime cortisol that prevents slee

Significant Burnout(Score 7-10)

What you are experiencing is severe resource depletion. At this level, burnout and depression may overlap, and clinical assessment is recommended. Your HPA axis has likely adapted to chronic stress in

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this am i burned out measure?

This am i burned out uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (adapted) to assess the severity and impact of burnout on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this am i burned out?

This screening tool is informed by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (adapted), a clinically validated instrument (Maslach C, Jackson SE (1981). The measurement of experienced burnout. Journal of Organizational Behavior.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of burnout severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this am i burned out take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 6 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about burnout at wellls.com/problems/burnout, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing burnout.

Read the full burnout article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).