It’s also become common to run corporate mental health training workshops, especially around Mental Health Month. These programs don’t just talk about anxiety or stress — they also encourage activities for mental health month that get people talking, connecting, sharing something beyond to-do lists.
More teams are also using employee wellbeing programs that go beyond fruit bowls and yoga apps. They’re creating space — even just a few minutes — for check-ins that feel real.
It Doesn’t Have To Be Big
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that you don’t need to be a psychologist to support your team’s mental health.
You just have to be willing to notice.
It’s saying, “How are you going, really?” and being okay with the answer taking longer than 10 seconds. It’s recognising that some people don’t need solutions — just someone who listens.
And if you’re a leader? Having access to a mental health awareness course or anxiety management course might not just help your team — it might help you, too.
Because loneliness might be quiet. But connection? That’s powerful.
