{"id":44625,"date":"2025-04-10T15:32:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T15:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trucentive.com\/stage\/?page_id=44625"},"modified":"2026-06-29T11:17:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T11:17:49","slug":"mental-health-awareness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trucentive.com\/stage\/resources\/resource-library\/mental-health-awareness","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Any time is the right time to highlight mental health in your organization <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, breaking down stigmas, and promoting understanding and support for those struggling with mental health challenges.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mental Health Awareness Month has been recognized every May in the U.S. since 1949, launched by Mental Health America to highlight the importance of mental wellness and reduce stigma around mental illness. What began as a public education effort has grown into a nationwide movement, reaching schools, communities, and workplaces.<\/p>

In the workplace, this observance has taken on growing significance. As awareness of burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression increases, employers have begun to recognize that supporting employee mental health isn\u2019t just compassionate\u2014it\u2019s essential for productivity, retention, and overall organizational success.<\/p>

Today, Mental Health Awareness Month serves as a reminder for companies to foster a culture of openness, offer resources and support, and encourage conversations around mental well-being. Because when employees thrive mentally, everyone benefits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Looking to support your team during National Mental Health Awareness Month? TruCentive can help you add thoughtful stress-relief merchandise or create custom-branded swag that reinforces your commitment to employee well-being.\u00a0<\/p>

Whether you\u2019re planning a small appreciation gesture or a company-wide initiative, reach out to TruCentive to explore meaningful options that show your team you care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Burnout & Stress are on the Rise<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For many, burnout and stress have been on the rise. The need to juggle work demands with competing life responsibilities (parenting, caretaking, health issues, or otherwise) has led some to consider what they really want in a job and how that fits into their whole life. And for certain employees, that\u2019s meant leaving companies where they don\u2019t feel supported.<\/p>

Anytime is the right time to highlight that mental health is important to your organization and show employees you care for their well-being. Mental Health activities help employees feel happier and more connected in our increasingly isolated world. Boost company culture by encouraging activities that support good mental health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Encourage Random Management and Peer-to-Peer Shout-Outs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Positive feedback and recognition can make someone\u2019s day. It can also build deeper connections between managers and teammates.\u00a0Practicing positive feedback regularly can help increase trust; building a community where employees feel supported and can be themselves at work.<\/p>

Give managers easy access to tools to help encourage their team. A quick thank you with a personalized message and a selection of gift cards for coffee, lunch, or other activities magnifies the sentiment, as well as the impact on your organization, as recipients, have a comfortable way to share their recognition.<\/p>

Encourage employees to give each other shout-outs for a job well done on tools like Teams or Slack. Lead by example and send the first Direct Message giving someone a shout-out. Reward employees who participate with lunch or a treat.<\/p>

You can also do shout-outs during team or company-wide meetings. Send a digital gift during the meeting to everyone\u2019s email or mobile phone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Friday afternoon employee mental health break<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Give employees an extra 4 or 5 hours of time off on a Friday afternoon. Give them advance notice so they can plan time for themselves. Let them know that this time is for them, not for work. Here is an example of how to communicate this to your team:<\/p>\n

\u201cIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are requiring all team members to log off and start their weekend early this Friday at 12 noon.  Yes, you are required! We encourage you to take time for self-care, whatever this looks like for you. Spend time with friends, family, and co-workers, take a hike, read a book, watch a movie, take a nap\u2026 enjoy!\u201d<\/p>\n

On Monday, when everyone is back at it, share what you did for self-care on your company Slack channel or during your company meeting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Exercise is a great Mental Health Awareness Month activity because it hits on so many crucial aspects of employee wellbeing:<\/p>

  • Physical health. Being physically active can reduce the risk of developing depression by 30%. Even a 20-minute walk can reduce stress and help employees feel better.<\/li>
  • Socialization. Exercising with others is an excellent opportunity to build connections.<\/li>
  • Being outdoors. Exercising outside has many benefits, including a better mood and a clearer mind.<\/li>
  • Emotional and mental well-being. Exercising is a great mood-booster and is one of the key aspects of a healthy mind.<\/li><\/ul>


    If your team can get together in person, take a walk or hike together.\u00a0Virtual teams can use apps like FitWin or StepBet to see who can get the most steps in the month of May.<\/p>

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    Help employees create an environment they WANT to work in. The great benefit of working from home is developing a space that helps you thrive and be productive. Add a plant, hang a painting, and have an adjustable light so you can adjust the light settings as needed, including a picture of the family, etc.<\/p>

    Styling the workspace is not for everyone. However, there are certain things that you can do to create the perfect environment. To create the best vibe, you need to think about your style, productivity, enhancing d\u00e9cor, ambiance, and color psychology.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Let employees take an extended lunch break to spend an extra few minutes alone or with colleagues. Over half of employees don\u2019t take a lunch break, and 56% of people step away from work for lunch and only take 30 minutes or less for their break.<\/p>

    An overwhelming 94% of employees feel happier when they take lunch breaks. Lunch is an excellent opportunity to recharge, socialize, walk, and take a breather.
    This Mental Health Awareness Month activity looks different for everyone. For some, taking a walk after they eat lunch helps them reset. For others, it may be calling a loved one or chatting with coworkers.<\/p>

    It\u2019s essential to set an example as a company leader for this one. Take that extra time during your lunch this Mental Health Awareness Month and see other employees follow suit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Give employees a little \u201cself-care bonus\u201d that they can use to bring some joy into their day.\u00a0<\/p>

    Here are some ideas of small things to buy for stress management purposes:
    \u2022 Go to a coffee shop and buy your favorite drink
    \u2022 Buy a book on mental health or self-care
    \u2022 Purchase a new game to play with friends
    \u2022 Get a plant for your office space<\/p>

    Tell everyone to share their purchases with the team.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Take a Breather<\/strong> \u2013 In times like these, it\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed. Take time to take care of yourself. Try to get enough sleep, take a short walk during the day, and eat balanced meals more regularly are simple, helpful ways that you can help employees manage their stress.<\/p>

    Don\u2019t Keep Stress to Yourself<\/strong> \u2013 Encourage employees to speak to their managers or your organization\u2019s HR department if they feel stressed. These conversations often lead to simple solutions that can alleviate some of these feelings \u2014 but many employees don\u2019t feel comfortable approaching leadership with a problem. Remind them that your organization is there to help.<\/p>

    There\u2019s No Shame in Stress<\/strong> \u2013 Mental health and mental health awareness can often come with some stigma. Ensure that your employees know that they will not be judged or shamed if they choose to share their feelings and have an action plan in place should an employee receive a negative response to speaking about their stress.<\/p>

    Sharing is caring<\/strong> \u2013 Good company culture is collaborative, but collaborating doesn\u2019t have to stop with individual projects or deliverables. Encourage employees to share tactics that have helped them manage their stress with the larger team.<\/p>

    Resources<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s always a good idea to share resources outside of your organization that employees can turn to, especially in the case of mental health. Compiling a list of those who may need more help than your organization can provide regarding their stress and anxiety is an easy way to provide support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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