At UConn Health, supporting the well-being of our community is a priority. This includes our providers, learners, and our broader workforce who advance patient care, education, and research every day.
This September, the Well-Being Index returns for a six-week participation window starting September 8 through October 20.
What Is the Well-Being Index?
The Well-Being Index is a validated, web-based self-assessment created by Mayo Clinic researchers. In less than 5 minutes you can:
- Assess your overall well-being through 7–9 evidence-based questions.
- Receive immediate, individualized feedback and resources.
- Track your well-being over time to monitor changes.
- Compare your results to national benchmarks in a confidential format.
Key Features
- Confidential & Anonymous: Your responses are not linked to you or shared.
- Evidenced-Based: Designed and validated by Mayo Clinic researchers.
- Immediate Feedback: Provides personalized results and resources at completion.
- Ongoing Utility: You may retake the Index multiple times during the open period to track changes.
Accessing the Well-Being Index
Beginning September 8, members of the UConn Health community — including providers, learners, and the broader workforce — will receive an email invitation to take the assessment with instructions on how to access or set up their Well-Being Index account. Account creation takes less than a minute, and the assessment will remain open through October 20, 2025.
2024 Well-Being Index Results and Insights
We thank everyone who participated in the 2024 Well-Being Index. Your input provided important insights into the well-being of our UConn Health community and guided the development of new initiatives. Several of these initiatives will be highlighted during the Employee Appreciation Week Fireside Chat, Wednesday, September 10 at noon and we invite you to join the conversation.
As we open the 2025 round, your participation will once again play a vital role in shaping future well-being efforts at UConn Health.
Well-Being Index Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Well-Being Index?
The Well-Being Index is a 100% anonymous, web-based self-help tool that evaluates multiple dimensions of distress in just 7 to 9 questions. It was designed by Mayo Clinic researchers to:
measure burnout,
provide valuable resources,
allow users to compare their scores to their peers
track progress over time to promote self-awareness.
Who Can Use the Well-Being Index?
From Sept 8 through Sept 26, our employees and students will be invited by email to set up a Well-Being Index account to assess their well-being and get access to free resources. The following are the clinically validated versions of the Well-Being Index being offered at UConn Health:
Advanced practice providers
Dentists
Employees
Medical students
Nurses
Pharmacists
Physicians
Residents/Fellows
When is the Well-Being Index available?
The Well-Being Index will be available for 3 weeks from Sept 8 – 26. Participants may retake the assessment multiple times during this period.
Do I need to set up an account?
Yes. Setting up an account takes less than a minute. You’ll answer a few simple questions so the tool can tailor your score and resources to your role.
How do I use the Well-Being Index?
Simply answer 7–9 short questions. Once complete, you’ll receive your personal Well-Being Index score and see how your well-being compares with national participants in a confidential format.
How are my results provided?
Feedback is instant. You’ll see your Well-Being Index score, learn how you compare nationally, and get targeted suggestions and resources.
What resources are provided?
The Index connects you to evidence-based national resources as well as UConn Health-specific supports to promote well-being.
Is my Well-Being compared to my peers?
Yes. Once at least 100 UConn Health participants complete the Index, you can see how your score compares to the average of your peers — always in an anonymous format.
Is the Well-Being Index a one-time assessment?
No. You can retake the Index as often as you like during the three-week open period and beyond. Tracking your results over time helps you monitor changes and respond early.