Burnout Test (CBI) – Free 5-Minute Screening
Worried that you're burning out? Take a quick, anonymous screening using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (19 questions) across personal, work, and client-related exhaustion. Private results via magic link.
Anonymous
No login needed. Your results are stored behind a private link.
Evidence-based
Based on the validated Copenhagen Burnout Inventory.
Clear results
See per-scale scores and guidance when you finish.
What is burnout?
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or repeated stress — often related to workload, unclear expectations, or sustained client-related demands.
Energy & body
- Persistent tiredness or sleep that doesn’t restore energy
- Frequent headaches or muscle tension
- Feeling run-down or more susceptible to illness
Emotions & thinking
- Irritability, overwhelm, or a sense of heaviness
- Cynicism, detachment, or reduced empathy
- Trouble focusing or feeling effective
Work & clients
- Dread before work or sessions
- Feeling drained by meetings or client contact
- Needing longer to reset between interactions
Feeling seen by this? Try the test
It takes about 5 minutes and you’ll get a private link to your results.
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Frequently asked questions
Learn more about how the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory screening works, what the scores mean, and how your data is handled.
Is the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) validated?
Yes. The CBI was developed by Danish researchers and has been validated across multiple occupational groups. It is widely cited in burnout research as a reliable screening tool for personal, work-related, and client-related exhaustion.
Is this a diagnosis?
No. The CBI is a screening instrument that points to patterns of exhaustion. Your scores can help you reflect on risk factors, but they do not replace an evaluation by a licensed clinician.
How do I interpret my scores?
After the test you will see three sub-scores for personal, work, and client burnout. Each score is categorized as low, moderate, high, or very high, with guidance on what the ranges typically mean and what next steps to consider.
Do I need to enter my email to get the results?
No email is required. Your answers are stored behind a private magic link so you can revisit them later without sharing personal contact details.
Who reviewed this burnout test?
Guidance is prepared by the About Burnout editorial team and grounded in peer-reviewed burnout research. Independent clinicians are invited to review each update; contact editor@about-burnout.com if you are a licensed professional interested in contributing.
Evidence-based guidance from our team
The About Burnout editorial team synthesises peer-reviewed research on stress and recovery into practical advice. We cite the studies we rely on and invite independent clinicians to review updates.
Last reviewed for accuracy
May 1, 2024
About Burnout Editorial Team
Writers & researchers focused on occupational wellbeing
Cross-disciplinary team that translates peer-reviewed burnout research into accessible guidance for individuals and organisations.
Includes experience in organisational psychology, employee wellbeing programmes, evidence synthesis, and workload design.
About Burnout Research & Insights
Data and literature review contributors
Responsible for maintaining the burnout assessment, reviewing validation studies, and curating emerging evidence on job demands and recovery.
Monitors Copenhagen Burnout Inventory research, stress and resilience studies, and job demands-resources frameworks.
External clinical review
We are actively recruiting licensed clinicians with stress and occupational health expertise to review new content. Reach out via editor@about-burnout.com if you are interested in contributing.
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Key studies referenced
- Kristensen TS, Borritz M, Villadsen E, Christensen KB (2005). The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory: A new tool for the assessment of burnout. — Work & Stress, 19(3), 192–207 View study
- Milfont TL, Denny S, Ameratunga S, Robinson E (2008). Burnout and wellbeing among New Zealand secondary school teachers. — Work, 30(4), 357–367
- Schaufeli WB, Bakker AB (2004). Job demands, job resources, and their relationship with burnout and engagement. — Journal of Organizational Behavior, 25(3), 293–315