Ah, stress. From looming deadlines and the cost of living to political instability and personal anxiety, we’re all familiar with the constant hum of demands that make up the background noise of our lives.

Stress and burnout can be found in all corners of our lives, but burnout culture in the workplace has been steadily on the rise, leaving employees feeling exhausted and hopeless. It’s not uncommon for people to ‘hit the wall’ at work: last year, a Future Forum survey reported that 42% of participants across six countries, including the UK, had experienced chronic work stress. Notably, women and workers under 30 were shown to be at particular risk of burning out.

Prolonged stress can have serious effects on our physical and mental health, including disrupted sleep, cardiovascular disease and depression. According to researchers, early intervention to prevent burnout is key. But that only works if you can detect the problem in the first place – and there’s currently no international standard for assessing stress.

On the edge? This new science-backed quiz can help you tell if you’re close to burnout