Show your support to employees and encourage them to take the time to focus on their mental well-being during May.
1. EAP Perspective
Share specifics around what you offer from an EAP perspective and email or post reminders throughout the month. Make sure to include what is covered and what any expenses may be, so employees have a clear understanding of the tools available & potential costs.
2. Personal Reflection
Share links to personal reflection webinars to encourage employees to learn more about what it means to take care of your mental health.
Here is a series we are sharing internally with the Motion Connected Team. The May Mental Health Break series. Join local experts for an hour-long virtual session on Wednesday afternoons. To register, please click on the date/course you would like to attend:
May 3 – Happiness & Mental Health
May 10 – Recovery & Mental Health
May 17 – Spirituality & Mental Health
3. Breakroom Activities
Print and offer crossword puzzles, sudoku, brain teaser activities in breakroom areas. Share files on your online channels as well to engage your remote staff.
4. Group Walks
Schedule weekly group walks at lunch for month of May.
5. Positive Post-It Note
Hang up positive affirmations post-notes, or offer infographics on the benefits of mental wellbeing in the bathroom stalls or mirrors.
6. Do Nothing Activity
Share this ‘do nothing’ link and encourage employees to try it out: http://www.donothingfor2minutes.com/
7. Mental Health Checklist
Provide this daily mental health checklist & encourage employees to try one from each dimension. Offer a small gift or reward for completing: view the mental health checklist here.