Mental Health Check-In Toolkit

Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a reminder that many people carry more than we can see. Stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and substance use can show up as changes in mood, focus, sleep, and behavior. A simple check-in can make a real difference.

To support your team, we are sharing a one-page “Mental Health Check-In Checklist” in English and Spanish. It helps you recognize common signs, start a conversation without judgment, respond with support, and share crisis resources when needed. It also includes two practical tips: what to say (and what to avoid), and a simple follow-up plan so support feels real, not vague.

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Email Template

Use this email as a template or starting point for an email communication to your team.

English Email

Subject

Mental Health Check-In

Body

Hi team,

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Many of us, or someone close to us, may be dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or substance use. Sometimes it shows up as lower energy, irritability, trouble focusing, or pulling away.

To support you, we are sharing a one-page resource: Mental Health Check-In Checklist [attached/linked]. It includes simple steps to recognize signs, start a conversation, respond with support, and share resources. It also includes quick guidance on what to say (and what to avoid) plus a follow-up plan that makes support feel real.

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, you can call or text 988. You can also text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line.

[Employers: Include this section only if you offer Nice Healthcare]
Nice Healthcare: $0 mental health support and primary care. Get help for stress, anxiety, depression, sleep, or medication questions with virtual visits, and in-home care when appropriate. Appointments are usually available quickly.

[Employers: Include this section only if you offer an EAP (TELUS Health EAP or other)]
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support for stress, burnout, relationship concerns, grief, substance use, and more. Many EAPs also offer help finding ongoing counseling and tools for managers and families.

Take care of yourself and each other,

[Attach: Mental Health Check In PDF]
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Spanish Email

Subject

Check-In de Salud Mental

Body

Hola equipo,

Mayo es el Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental. Muchas personas, o alguien cercano, pueden estar lidiando con estrés, ansiedad, depresión, duelo o consumo de sustancias. A veces se nota como baja energía, irritabilidad, dificultad para concentrarse o aislarse.

Para apoyarte, compartimos un recurso de una página: Lista de Control de Salud Mental [adjunta/enlace]. Incluye pasos simples para reconocer señales, iniciar una conversación, responder con apoyo y compartir recursos. También incluye qué decir (y qué evitar) y un plan de seguimiento para que el apoyo sea real.

Si tú o alguien que conoces necesita ayuda inmediata, llama o envía un texto al 988. También puedes enviar HOME al 741741 (Línea de Crisis por Texto).

[Employers: Include this section only if you offer Nice Healthcare]
Nice Healthcare: Apoyo de salud mental y atención primaria por $0. Puedes hablar con un profesional sobre estrés, ansiedad, depresión, sueño o medicamentos por visitas virtuales, y recibir atención en casa cuando corresponda. A menudo hay citas pronto.

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Programa de Asistencia al Empleado (EAP): Apoyo confidencial y consejería para estrés, agotamiento, temas de pareja y familia, duelo, consumo de sustancias y más. Muchos EAP también ayudan a encontrar apoyo continuo y ofrecen recursos para familias y gerentes.

[Attach: Mental Health Check In PDF]
[Optional: Nice Healthcare flyer, if offered]
[Optional: EAP flyer, if offered]