Looking for an easy way to start & support conversations about employee mental health? Send a chat! If your team uses Slack or a similar messaging platform, we recommend creating a new channel for culture & mental health! Feel free to copy & paste the conversation starters below.

• Hi All! Here is a link to an NPR article about burnout & how to overcome it. If you’re feeling like you need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

• If you’re interested in boosting your self-care routine, check out this article with 30+ ideas. Fun fact— some therapists even recommend just turning up your favorite jams and having a solo dance party!! 🕺

• How do you define happiness? This doesn’t have to be a literal definition. To me, happiness is puppies, warm cookies, and sunny days!

Another favorite - start a slack channel for team shoutouts or to create a gratitude practice as a team!

Our on demand mental health training is free & digital! It includes educational videos & resources on:

• Recognizing Mental Health Issues

• What not to Say to Someone who is Struggling

• Conversations About Work Performance

• & so much more!

Looking for short-term programming? There are lots of little things you can do to promote mental health awareness month. Our favorites include:

• Plan a “bring your dog to work” day or bring emotional support pups to the office! Pets do great things for our mental health.

• Read a book together - Pick a book related to mental health awareness and read it as a group like an office book club!

• Go on a walk - Take a walk as a team to promote breaks & self-care activities to prevent burnout.

• Try a social media challenge - See who can stay off of social media the longest or challenge everyone to a night off of social media!

Our on demand mental health training is free & digital! It includes educational videos & resources on:

• Recognizing Mental Health Issues

• What not to Say to Someone who is Struggling

• Conversations About Work Performance

• & so much more!

If you’re looking to increase mental health resources long-term, backing up the conversation with policies to support mental wellness shows the dedication & commitment organizations have to their employees.

• Adopt a "you are not alone" strategy and invite speakers with lived mental health experience helps to reduce stigma around mental health.

• Create a survey (with questions like these) to monitor your employees’ stress levels each quarter.

• Provide accommodations to employees such as flexible workplaces, flexible scheduling, and leave for mental health purposes.

• Clearly outline what to do in the event of a mental health crisis, no matter whether you are an entry-level employee or a part of senior management.

Our on demand mental health training is free & digital! It includes educational videos & resources on:

• Recognizing Mental Health Issues

• What not to Say to Someone who is Struggling

• Conversations About Work Performance

• & so much more!

Below are some resources where HR professionals can find community and opportunities to share their experiences with peers.

• Academy of Human Resources Development

• SHRM Executive Network

• International Association of Administrative Professionals

• National Association of African Americans in Human Resources

• Not SHRM Approved (Cause sometimes we just need a good laugh)