NPRO-8 Core is an objective brain-based mental fitness screening designed to measure stress, recovery, and performance under pressure. Rather than relying on self-report alone, it adds a physiological layer to show how people are functioning in the moment. The goal is not to diagnose illness, but to identify early signs of strain before they lead to reduced performance, absenteeism, or burnout.
At Rotgans Research, we believe it is time to make mental fitness screening a normal part of health and workplace well-being. We routinely check blood pressure, do blood tests, and screen physical health before problems become serious. But when it comes to mental fitness, support often starts much later, only after stress has already turned into burnout, anxiety, or prolonged absence. We think that is too late.
What we are proposing is not a diagnosis of mental illness, and it is not a replacement for a doctor or psychologist. It is an objective screening of current mental fitness. In the same way that physical screening can provide an early indication of risk, mental fitness screening can provide an early indication of stress, reduced recovery, and possible impact on day-to-day functioning.
In just 10 minutes, NPRO-8 provides insight into three core areas: Stress Load, Recovery Capacity, and Functional Impact. Because it can be repeated over time, it offers more than a one-off result. It shows trajectory — whether a person’s mental fitness is improving, staying stable, or deteriorating — and creates a more objective basis for targeted follow-up and support.
We do not diagnose illness. We screen mental fitness early, objectively, and before problems escalate.
Stress is a business issue, not just a wellbeing issue
The statistics show that stress is no longer a hidden wellbeing issue. It is already affecting productivity, performance, and cost at scale. Globally, workplace stress is linked to US$1 trillion in lost productivity and 12 billion lost workdays each year. In Singapore, 1 in 3 employees reported work-related stress or burnout, while the estimated annual cost of stress-related illness has been put at S$15.7 billion. Across Asia-Pacific, 61% of workers report stress at least once a week. The message is straightforward: stress is already on the balance sheet. Research from early 2026 suggests that although 45% of Singaporean employees have access to counseling, 61% still report burnout. The question is: Why?
Because access to support is not the same as accurately identifying the problem. Stress is often not measured properly, and
training is often too generic to be effective.
Training only works when you know exactly what needs to be improved.
Comprehensive reporting
