Am I Burnt Out or Depressed?
Twelve questions. Two minutes. No sign-up. You get a scored result immediately, and, if you want it, a written interpretation reviewed by an expert within 24 hours.
What your result actually means
The result tells you which pattern your symptoms most closely match. It is not a definitive assessment. It is a first pass, similar to what an expert would ask you in the opening minutes of an intake. The point is to give you clarity fast, so you can stop guessing whether you are exhausted or unwell.
Burnout vs. depression, in one paragraph
Burnout is a nervous-system response to prolonged demand. Rest, boundaries and a change of context usually help. Depression is a mood disorder with its own biology. Rest and holidays rarely touch it. The two look almost identical from outside, which is why people spend months in the wrong treatment.
Burnout points to
- Tied to a specific role or demand
- Cynicism, detachment from work
- Fatigue eases with real rest
- Sense of self is intact underneath
Depression points to
- Present regardless of workload
- Loss of pleasure across the board
- Rest does not restore energy
- Worthlessness, guilt, hopelessness
Why "just take a break" fails when it is depression
Every day we speak with people who took the break, went on the retreat, cleared the calendar, and came back worse. The break was the right instinct, the wrong intervention. If your result points to depression, or to a mix of the two, you need professional support, not a longer holiday.
Who reviews your answers
Dirk J. Lambert MSc., a Certified Trauma and EMDR Specialist with 25+ years of practice, reviews every result personally. There is no bot, no triage team, no rotating expert. If you leave an email on the results screen, the interpretation you receive is written by him.
What happens after you finish
You will see your result on screen immediately. If you want the written interpretation, request it on the results page. There is no follow-up call unless you ask for one. Nothing is billed, ever. If we think residential treatment is not right for you, we will say so, and where appropriate we will point you to more suitable options.
If your result points strongly toward either condition, the natural next step is the full 45-point evaluation, which produces a written treatment plan.
Not ready for the full assessment yet? Ask a question.
WhatsApp, email or a phone call, whichever is easiest. No obligation, no follow-up unless you ask for one.