May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Employers use it to remind people of the support available, such as an employee assistance program, and to make it easier to talk about. Branded items work best when they carry that support information and are things people use.
Gift ideas by budget
| Budget per person | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Under $15 | T-shirt with an awareness message, card with support resources, water bottle |
| $15 to $35 | Fleece blanket, journal and pen set, insulated tumbler |
| $35 and up | Wellness kit with a blanket, journal and tumbler |
Put the support information on it
Add your employee assistance program contact, or the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to a card in each kit or a tag on the item. That is the part people need to find later.
Choose items people use
Blankets, journals and drinkware get used at home and at work. Keep messages positive and simple.
Privacy
Give the same item to everyone rather than targeting individuals, so nobody feels singled out.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Mental Health Awareness Month?
- Every May.
- What can employers give for Mental Health Awareness Month?
- Useful wellness items, such as a blanket, journal or tumbler, with a card listing your employee assistance program and the 988 Lifeline.
- Should the gift have our logo?
- A small one is fine. The support information on the card matters more.