Burnout Assessment: Free Online Check
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ashwani Dhar, MD · Reviewed June 2026
In short
Burnout is a state of exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness that builds up from chronic, unmanaged workplace stress. The World Health Organization classifies it as an occupational phenomenon — not a medical condition. There is no single diagnostic 'burnout test', but you can screen for the depression and anxiety symptoms that so often travel with it.
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The signs of burnout
The WHO describes burnout along three dimensions: energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from your job, or cynicism about it; and a reduced sense of professional effectiveness. Seeing all three together, building over time, is the signal.
How this check helps
Because there is no universally validated, free burnout questionnaire, OpenAccess Navigator screens for the depression and anxiety symptoms that commonly accompany burnout, using the PHQ-9 and GAD-7. It can help you see whether what you are experiencing extends beyond work-related exhaustion.
Frequently asked questions
What is burnout?
The WHO defines burn-out as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, with three dimensions: exhaustion, cynicism or mental distance from the job, and reduced professional efficacy. It is an occupational phenomenon, not a medical diagnosis.
What is the difference between burnout and depression?
Burnout is tied to the work context, while depression affects all areas of life. They overlap and can feed each other. If low mood, loss of interest, or hopelessness extend beyond work, that may point toward depression — worth screening for and discussing with a professional (WHO).
Is there a test for burnout?
There is no single free, validated diagnostic burnout test. This check screens for the depression and anxiety symptoms that often accompany burnout, which can help you decide whether to seek support.
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References
- 1. WHO — Burn-out an 'occupational phenomenon': ICD-11
- 2. NIMH — Depression
This page is for education and general wellness only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are screening tools; results are educational indicators, not a diagnosis. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (U.S.), or call 911.