11 Resources to Prioritize Mental Health Through Connection this Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
Kogan Page Publishing
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This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re reflecting on the theme #ThisIsMyCommunity. It’s a call to acknowledge the power of connection in shaping our wellbeing at work, at home and in wider society.
A sense of belonging isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s essential. When organizations foster empathy, care and collaboration they don’t only support individuals, they build resilient teams and healthier cultures. At Kogan Page our authors offer research-backed practical guidance on embedding wellbeing into our working lives through meaningful connection, healthy habits and compassionate leadership.
Here are eleven expert resources to help you support mental health in your workplace community:
1. Your Screen Time Might Be Stressing You Out
Three ways to boost your digital wellbeing without logging off completely
From checking emails to constant scrolling, our devices can quietly drain our mental reserves. This article explores simple, achievable changes you can make to reclaim focus and reduce digital stress without needing to go offline entirely.
2. Workplace Wellbeing: What Works, What Doesn’t, What Holds Us Back
An evidence-based breakdown of wellbeing myths, blockers and practical solutions
Based on real organizational data and frontline experience, this book helps HR leaders and managers cut through trends and focus on what really drives wellbeing at work. Learn how to remove structural barriers and foster environments where employees can truly thrive.
3. The Power of Workplace Happiness
A strategic approach to reducing stress and building a thriving culture
Happiness at work isn't about perks or surface-level fixes. This piece argues for a strategic, systems-based approach that builds sustainable happiness through trust, fairness and meaningful work.
4. The Off the Page Podcast: Workplace Wellbeing Special
Listen to expert perspectives on building supportive inclusive work environments
In this special episode of Off the Page our authors explore how leaders can build a culture of care. From supporting neurodiversity to championing psychological safety the conversation is packed with real-world advice.
5. How to Set Boundaries in the Digital World
A modern guide to preserving mental clarity in a hyperconnected workplace
Constant digital connection can blur the lines between work and life. This article provides practical suggestions to help you create space for rest and reflection in a tech-driven world.
6. Four Easy Ways to Build Digital Wellbeing Into Your Routine
Simple steps to protect your mental energy every day
Digital wellbeing doesn’t require a lifestyle overhaul. These four habits offer quick wins to help you stay focused, energized and mentally healthy throughout the day.
7. Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace: Author Q&A
Leading voices share what it really means to foster wellbeing at work
In this Q&A leading authors share how organizations can support mental health in practical and lasting ways. Topics include inclusion, leadership, flexible work and how to make wellbeing part of everyday practice.
8. Breaking the Burnout Cycle for Women in the Workplace
How to create systems and expectations that prevent burnout rather than just recover from it
This article highlights how gendered expectations and work culture intersect to create chronic stress. It offers forward-thinking advice for leaders looking to build workplaces that support women’s wellbeing from the start.
9. How to Incorporate Fresh Air Into Your Daily Wellbeing
Small shifts in your daily routine to refresh your mental clarity
It’s easy to overlook the impact of our environment on mental health. This short read explains how stepping outside, even briefly, can improve focus and emotional balance.
10. Why Employee Happiness Matters
The case for prioritizing happiness in your workplace strategy
Happier employees are not only more productive but more loyal and collaborative. This article offers a strong business case for weaving happiness into your long-term strategy.
11. What to Do When You’ve Got Too Much Work
Tactical advice for when the pressure is high and the to-do list is overwhelming
We all reach moments of overload. This article walks through smart prioritization, expectation setting and mindset shifts that can help you regain control without burning out.
By sharing these resources we hope to inspire more open conversations about wellbeing and help leaders embed care and connection into workplace culture.
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