Free Online Burnout Test — Assess Your Risk
15 questions based on the Maslach Burnout Inventory to assess emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and professional efficacy. Immediate and private results.
What Is Burnout? WHO Definition and ICD-11 Recognition
Burnout is a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. In 2019, the World Health Organization officially included it in the ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases), recognizing it as an occupational phenomenon with three specific dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion, increased mental distance from one's job with feelings of cynicism or negativism, and reduced professional efficacy. Burnout is not simply "being tired": it is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged exposure to emotionally demanding work situations.
The Three Dimensions of Maslach's Model
Christina Maslach, a psychologist at UC Berkeley, identified three fundamental components of burnout. Emotional exhaustion is the most evident dimension: you feel drained, lacking energy, unable to give more. Cynicism (or depersonalization) manifests as emotional detachment from work and the people you work with — you begin to treat colleagues and clients impersonally. Reduced professional efficacy is the feeling that your work doesn't matter, that you're not making a difference, accompanied by a loss of confidence in your abilities. These three dimensions feed each other, creating a downward spiral.
Burnout in Italy: The Alarming Numbers
Burnout data in Italy is concerning. 31.8% of Italian workers show significant burnout symptoms, a 15% increase compared to the pre-pandemic period. The most affected sectors are healthcare (where burnout reaches 45%), education (38%), and technology (35%). The cost to companies is enormous: an estimated loss of over 2 billion euros per year between absenteeism (an average of 12 extra days per burnout employee), turnover (42% of those in burnout change jobs within 12 months), and reduced productivity. INAIL data confirms that stress-related occupational diseases are steadily increasing.
Burnout Prevention: Why Act Now
Research shows that burnout is much easier to prevent than to cure. Early interventions like daily mindfulness micro-sessions, breathing techniques, guided journaling, and cognitive reframing can reduce symptoms by 40-60% when implemented while risk is still moderate. Waiting for burnout to become severe means facing a recovery path that can last months or years. This test is an important first step: measuring your current level allows you to act before it's too late.
How This Test Works
The test presents 15 statements, 5 for each of the three burnout dimensions (emotional exhaustion, cynicism/depersonalization, professional efficacy). For each statement, indicate how often you experience that situation on a scale from "Never" to "Always". The test takes about 3 minutes. The calculation happens entirely in your browser and no data is saved. You will receive an overall score, a color-coded risk level, scores for each dimension, and personalized recommendations.