Digital Burnout & Doomscrolling Test
Is your screen time quietly draining you?
Published by the Healthio+ editorial team · Based on Framed around the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, focused on news/doomscrolling fatigue
How we build our tests →Think about a typical recent week. Answer based on what's actually true for you, not what you wish were true. Nothing you enter is saved or linked to you.
This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Results are for self-reflection only. Only a licensed professional can diagnose a condition.
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About the Digital Burnout & Doomscrolling Test
This test is a free, anonymous online screening you can complete in about three minutes. It has 15 questions and is adapted from Framed around the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, focused on news/doomscrolling fatigue. Your answers are scored privately in your browser — nothing is saved or linked to you — and you get an instant result framed for self-reflection rather than as a diagnosis.
Who is this test for?
Anyone who has been noticing these feelings or patterns and wants a structured, private way to reflect on them. It's a starting point for people wondering whether what they're experiencing is worth paying attention to — not a way to label or diagnose yourself. It is not suitable for anyone in crisis or in need of urgent help — if that's you, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis line right away.
How to read your results
Low (score 0–14)
Your relationship with screens looks fairly balanced right now. A few habits might be worth watching, but nothing stands out.
Moderate (score 15–29)
Your responses suggest screen habits are starting to cost you energy, focus, or mood. Small boundaries — like phone-free mornings — often make a noticeable difference.
High (score 30–60)
Your responses suggest significant digital burnout. When scrolling is affecting sleep, focus, and mood this much, deliberate breaks — and support if it feels hard to change — are worth taking seriously.
Where this test comes from
This screening is adapted from Framed around the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, focused on news/doomscrolling fatigue. We keep the original questions and validated scoring intact and add plain-language explanations of what each result means. You can read our full process, including how we handle sources and sensitive topics, in how we build our tests.
What to do with your result
Whatever your result, treat it as information, not a verdict. If it resonates, it can be a useful thing to bring to a doctor or mental-health professional — they can see the full picture a short questionnaire can't. Feelings and circumstances change, so retaking the test after a few weeks can also show whether things are shifting over time.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Digital Burnout & Doomscrolling Test free?
Yes — completely free. No signup, no email, and no paywall. Healthio+ currently carries no advertising at all.
Is this test anonymous, and is my data saved?
It's fully anonymous. Your answers are scored entirely in your browser and are never sent to us or stored anywhere. We keep only an anonymous count of how many people take each test, plus which browser family was used and which site you arrived from — never who took it or how they answered.
Is this test a diagnosis?
No. This is a screening tool for self-reflection, not a medical or psychological diagnosis. No online test can diagnose you. If your result resonates, consider speaking with a qualified doctor or mental-health professional.
How long does this test take?
About three minutes. It has 15 questions and gives you an instant result the moment you finish.
What is this test based on?
Framed around the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, focused on news/doomscrolling fatigue