Celebrate World Mental Health Day with Great Team-Building Activities

Prioritize mental wellbeing in the workplace on World Mental Health Day—explore ways to nurture your mind, support others, and foster a healthier, more balanced life.

What is World Mental Health Day?

World Mental Health Day historical background

World Mental Health Day was first observed in 1992 and is sponsored by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). Its purpose is to raise awareness of mental health issues worldwide and in the workplace and destigmatize mental health problems. Each year, WFMH picks a theme for the day. This year’s theme is ‘It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.’

World Mental Health Day cultural significance

The purpose of this day is to help reduce the stigma around mental health problems. It’s also a time to raise awareness about mental health issues and start important conversations.

World Mental Health Day facts

When is World Mental Health Day celebrated?

October 10

World Mental Health Day symbols and traditions

  • Green ribbon
  • Light-up landmarks
  • Self-care
  • Support initiatives

How to celebrate World Mental Health Day at work

Gather your team for coffee and donuts to discuss the benefits available to them for Mental Health Issues.

  • Bring your team together to explore different forms of self-care. 
  • Bring in a massage therapist to give your team chair massages
  • Show a video on five-minute meditations focusing on the breath.
  • Lead your team in five minutes of stretching or movement.
  • Watch a video on Mental Health awareness in the Workplace and then discuss ways to destigmatize mental issues.‍
  • Begin a discussion with your team about the tools they use to help manage their stress and their mental health.
  • Invite a mental health professional to come and speak with your team about mental health and ways to take care of oneself.

Why celebrate World Mental Health Day with your team?

  • Destigmatize mental health
  • Embrace new self-care measures to form a stronger team
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World Mental Health Day team-building activities

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