The Easier Way to Cultivate Workplace
Mental Health

Viewpoints from Erin Milliken, MPH, CHES

As May’s Mental Health Awareness Month approaches, workplace leaders face an important opportunity. With approximately 76% of workers reporting experiencing at least one symptom of a mental health concern, and 20% of adults experiencing a diagnosable mental health disorder within any given year in the United States, supporting employee mental wellbeing isn’t just compassionate – it’s essential for organizational success.¹

Why Mental Health Matters Now

Mental health awareness has never been more crucial than in our rapidly evolving world. The pace of change, digital overwhelm, work-life balance challenges, and global uncertainties have created a perfect storm affecting our collective mental health. Yet within these challenges lies an opportunity to revolutionize workplace wellbeing approaches that benefit everyone. 92% of workers said it is very (57%) or somewhat (35%) important to them to work for an organization that values their emotional and psychological wellbeing.²

We’ve Got Your Back in Supporting Mental Health!

As a workplace leader, you’re uniquely positioned to create meaningful change that ripples beyond your organization. EPIC’s comprehensive Mental Health Toolkit empowers you to lead this transformation without becoming a mental health expert yourself. Developed by specialists from our Wellbeing & Health Management practice, the toolkit delivers evidence-based approaches that make mental health support accessible and practical.

The toolkit features a complete five-week mental health awareness campaign for May:

• Suggested communications schedule, plus national year-round observances
• Ready-to-use weekly email templates for consistent outreach
• Curated selection of mental wellness tools and resources for diverse needs
• Mental health fast facts overview to build understanding and reduce stigma

The Mental Health Journey

Remember that supporting mental health isn’t about one-time initiatives but proactively creating sustainable cultures of wellbeing that can improve employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall workplace culture. The statistics shared highlight the significant impact of mental health on employees and underscore the importance of creating supportive work environments.

As we navigate 2025 together, let’s commit to making mental wellbeing a workplace priority every day. When organizations nurture minds with the same intention as other business priorities, we create workplaces of greater productivity, connection, and fulfillment.

Take the first step in revolutionizing your workplace by cultivating an environment of wellness and empathy – download the 2025 Mental Health Toolkit from the form on this page today!

Looking for More? Don’t Miss Two Upcoming Mental Health Webinars About Active Listening & Mental Health First Aid

Both webinars below are suitable for employees and employers. You can find registration info inside the 2025 Mental Health Toolkit.

• “Active Listening: A Trust-Building Superpower” helps you discover the power of active listening and how it can transform your relationships, enhance conflict resolution, and improve emotional management.
• The “Mental Health First Aid” workshop will help you recognize the impact of mental health on workplace productivity and culture, identify common challenges, and implement strategies to foster a supportive, stigma-free environment.

¹ Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being | HHS.gov
² 2023 Work in America™ Survey: Workplaces as engines of psychological health and well-being 

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