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In order to combat mental health stigma, we need to raise awareness across all areas of our lives, including work.

Does your workplace promote mental health awareness? What initiatives do they have in place? If this is an area where they’re lacking, here are some ideas you can offer your HR department.

– Make mental health self-assessment tools available to all employees.
– Offer free or subsidized clinical screenings for depression from a qualified mental health professional, followed by directed feedback and clinical referral when appropriate.
– Offer health insurance with no or low out-of-pocket costs for depression medications and mental health counseling.
– Provide free or subsidized lifestyle coaching, counseling, or self-management programs.
– Distribute materials, such as brochures, fliers, and videos, to all employees about the signs and symptoms of poor mental health and opportunities for treatment.
– Host seminars or workshops that address depression and stress management techniques, like mindfulness, breathing exercises, and meditation, to help employees reduce anxiety and stress and improve focus and motivation.
– Create and maintain dedicated, quiet spaces for relaxation activities.
– Provide managers with training to help them recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and depression in team members and encourage them to seek help from qualified mental health professionals.
– Give employees opportunities to participate in decisions about issues that affect job stress.

Credit Balgo Hills, Earth is Touch

Ideas for prioritizing your mental health this month 👇

• Put yourself first
• Keep a journal of your thoughts and feelings
• Stay hydrated
• Incorporating physical activity in your day
• Get some sun
• Practice deep breathing
• Create a gratitude list
• Spend less time on your phone