May is Mental Health Awareness month and we’re kicking things off with a roundup of our favorite resources. Whether you’re looking to encourage conversation at work, find some inspiration on social, or boost workplace mental health resources, these are the go-tos that Xenium team members recommend.
Books we love
A sincere and humorous guide to managing emotions in the workplace so you can bring your whole (and best) self to work.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
A psychotherapist invites us into her experience as both a clinician and patient, offering an insightful look into what we all share.
Drawing on the author’s experience as a monk, this book clears a path toward overcoming negativity and finding calm.
Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work: Here’s Why… and How to Do it Really Well
This practical and timely guide outlines what you need to have meaningful conversations about mental health in the workplace.
Apps to try
Our favorite meditation app for mental fitness, Calm offers a wide variety of guided meditations for improving well-being and resilience.
Voted best mental health app in 2020 and 2021, Moodfit brings tools, guidance, and insights together to help boost mental health.
Measure and boost happiness and well-being with Happify’s science-based tools and activities that fit easily into daily routines.
Influencers we follow:
The author of “Think Like a Monk,” Jay is our go-to for a daily dose of positivity and tips that calm anxiety and quiet the mind.
Researcher, storyteller, and queen of vulnerability, Brene digs deep into human emotions and the ways they shape our world.
Follow for a lighthearted but insightful take on dealing with emotions in the workplace—and let’s be honest—life in general.
A breath of fresh air in our Instagram feed, Dr. Jess offers a warm and authentic perspective on the daily work that is mental health.
For the workplace:
Designed to improve the production and well-being of employees, Canopy offers a full suite of mental health tools and services.
Let’s keep the conversation going
Those are our favorite mental health resources. What are we missing? We’d love to hear more about the people, books, and tools that you look to the most. Let us know in the comments.