Is this the same as the Maslach test?

Close in meaning — both scales measure burnout. We use the free Copenhagen scale (CBI) instead of the paid Maslach (MBI); the result is comparable.

Do you store my answers?

No. Answers are processed only to calculate the result and are not stored anywhere. You receive a breakdown by email — that is all.

My score is high — is that depression?

Not necessarily, but severe burnout and depression often go together. With a high score it makes sense to take a depression test and see a professional.

Can burnout come from a health issue?

Partly, yes. Constant tiredness happens with thyroid problems and iron, B12 and vitamin D deficiency. So with persistent exhaustion it is worth checking your labs too.

Burnout test (CBI scale)

How the result works

Each answer runs from 0 (“never / almost never”) to 100 (“always”). The result is the average of the 6 questions, from 0 to 100. Under 50 is low, 50–74 is moderate burnout, 75 and above is high. It is a guide, not a diagnosis.

0–49Low burnout
50–74Moderate burnout
75–100High burnout

0–100

What burnout is

Burnout is a state of exhaustion from prolonged overload: physical tiredness, emotional emptiness and the feeling “I can’t take it anymore”. It builds up gradually, which makes it easy to miss until your energy is almost gone.

How burnout differs from tiredness and depression

Ordinary tiredness passes after rest — burnout does not let go so easily and returns as soon as you go back to the load. Unlike depression, burnout is more often tied to a specific area (work, caregiving), and away from it a person feels better. But the line is thin: severe burnout often turns into depression, so with a high score it is worth taking a depression test too.

What to do about burnout

The key is to reduce the load, not to “pull yourself together”. What helps: restoring sleep, bringing back breaks and work-free days off, setting boundaries, leaning on people close to you, and with severe exhaustion — seeing a professional. Burnout is not a character flaw but a signal that your resources are spent.

Burnout and the body

Chronic overload takes a toll on the body: cortisol goes off, the thyroid suffers, iron and vitamin deficiencies worsen. If tiredness does not pass even after rest, it is reasonable to check your labs — sometimes a fixable physical cause hides behind “burnout”.

Frequently asked questions

Close in meaning — both scales measure burnout. We use the free Copenhagen scale (CBI) instead of the paid Maslach (MBI); the result is comparable.
No. Answers are processed only to calculate the result and are not stored anywhere. You receive a breakdown by email — that is all.
Not necessarily, but severe burnout and depression often go together. With a high score it makes sense to take a depression test and see a professional.
Partly, yes. Constant tiredness happens with thyroid problems and iron, B12 and vitamin D deficiency. So with persistent exhaustion it is worth checking your labs too.

Check whether overload is hitting your body

Chronic stress throws off cortisol and the thyroid and worsens iron and vitamin deficiencies. Upload your labs — AI explains every value and tells you what to check.

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The CBI questionnaire is informational and a screening tool, not a diagnosis. The final assessment is up to a professional. If exhaustion comes with low mood or thoughts of harming yourself, seek help: in the US call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7), or your local emergency number.