Mental Health Awareness Month
May 1
Mental Health Awareness Month
Health & Wellness Committee
Now is a great time to reach out to a friend.
Mental Health Awareness Month activities include:
- Mental health screenings:
- Exercise: Participate in group activities like walking, biking, or dancing to release endorphins and reduce stress
- Guided meditation: Focus on the present moment without judging yourself to lower stress and promote mental health
- Showing gratitude: Explore ways to build gratitude, such as journaling, meditating, and expressing thanks to others
- Community mental health fairs: Host events to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions
- Dance parties: Have fun and destress with a dance party
- Pet-friendly events: Include pets in your activities to take advantage of their mental health benefits
- Educational workshops: Provide workshops on mental health topics
- Zen spaces: Set up areas in the office for relaxation
- Self-care time: Set aside time for self-care during the day
- Peer-to-peer shout-outs: Encourage employees to recognize each other
- Talk to leadership: Discuss mental health with your leadership team