Bell Let’s Talk Day is on January 22nd, 2025.
Join us in championing mental health in the workplace with Bell Let’s Talk Day initiatives.
Bell Canada made Let’s Talk to reduce the stigma around mental illness, Canada’s biggest business commitment to mental health.
For every hashtag #BellLetsTalk on social media platforms, phone call, or text, Bell will donate 5 cents in support of mental health programs. Since the start of Bell Let’s Talk, the company has dedicated over $139 million to support Canadian mental health initiatives and have partnered with more than 1,500 mental health organizations since 2010.
Mark your calendars!
Bell Let’s Talk Day is coming up on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Around this important date, it’s the perfect opportunity to introduce mental health initiatives in your workplace. This is a pivotal time to demonstrate your commitment to mental health awareness and to show your employees that you stand with them in supporting this cause.
Initiating these conversations and activities around Bell Let’s Talk Day sends a powerful message of support and understanding, fostering a more inclusive and empathetic work environment.
One of the main reasons Bell Let’s Talk day is so important is because it starts the conversation about mental health. Whether you’re a mentor or manager, everyone in an organization can help end the stigma associated with mental health. Depending on the size of your organization, have groups set aside time during the day to simply communicate.
Remember, nobody has to open up about their deepest darkest secrets and thoughts in these conversations! But, provide a comfortable space where your employees feel comfortable enough to share more about their lives.
These questions can get the dialogue going and make your team feel more at ease.
It can often be helpful to express an aspect of your personal life to get the conversation flowing.
This shows employees that the space is safe to be vulnerable in.
Again, it doesn’t need to be anything too deep to inspire conversations, a personal story such as, “I really used to struggle with Sunday-night anxiety about work. I would start answering emails on Sunday afternoon just to ‘get ahead,’ but that really prevented me from getting rest and balance over the weekend. Now I remove my email from my phone all weekend and remind myself how important it is to have space from work. Does this happen to anyone else?” can go a really long way.
Starting conversations and being vulnerable is also free!
So if there’s no budget to celebrate Bell Let’s Talk Day this year, start with conversations. ☺️
Addressing employee mental health is often a neglected aspect in the corporate world, but it’s a crucial one.
At Twello, we’re committed to changing this narrative every single day.
We understand that the pressures of corporate life can be overwhelming, and that’s why we offer a diverse range of onsite and virtual classes specifically designed for employees grappling with stress and anxiety.
Our catalog has over 20 different classes, ensuring that every team, regardless of its unique needs and challenges, finds the perfect fit for its mental health and wellness journey.
Our top 6 classes, curated to align with Bell Let’s Talk Day, are:
Mindfulness for Stress Reduction: This class teaches techniques to manage stress through mindfulness practices, helping employees find calm in the chaos of their workday.
Building Boundaries Between Work & Home: Essential for maintaining mental well-being, this class guides employees on how to effectively separate their professional and personal lives.
Resilience Training: This class empowers employees to develop resilience, enabling them to bounce back from setbacks with greater ease.
The Science of Gratitude Journaling: Gratitude may be the most accessible, affordable tool we have to increase optimism, emotional resilience, and happiness. You don’t need a pricey moleskine notebook to practice gratitude journaling, any piece of paper will work just fine!
Mindfulness 101: This introduction to mindfulness meditation is perfect for calming the mind and releasing stress. In this class, you will learn the subtle difference between mindfulness and meditation and how to bring mindfulness into your work and home life. This class is highly recommended as a start to any series of sessions.
Chair Yoga: This introduction to yoga is specially designed to be done from the comfort of your chair! It is perfect for beginners, even if the last time you touched your toes was a decade ago. These classes are taught by a registered yoga teacher. No yoga or special equipment required. Just bring yourself and a chair.
We recognize that eradicating stress entirely from the workplace is an unrealistic goal. However, equipping employees with the right tools to manage stress can make a significant difference. By investing time in these classes, you are not only aiding your employees in managing their current stress levels but also proactively building a more resilient and mentally healthy workforce for the future.
Incorporating these classes into your Bell Let’s Talk Day activities is more than just a one-day commitment; it’s a step towards cultivating a culture of continuous support and understanding within your organization.
It’s about showing your employees that their mental health is a priority every day of the year.
This expanded content adds more detail to each class offering and emphasizes the importance of ongoing mental health support in the workplace, aligning with the ethos of Bell Let’s Talk Day.
Book Now: Mindfulness For Stress Reduction
Book Now: Boundaries Between Work & Home
Book Now: Resilience 101 Training
Book Now: Science of Gratitude Journaling
Book Now: Mindfulness 101: Introduction
Book Now: Chair Yoga or Mindful Movement
Fundraising for local mental health organizations is a meaningful way to participate in Bell Let’s Talk Day.
Encouraging your team to rally behind a cause not only contributes to a greater good but also strengthens the sense of community and purpose within your company.
You can select an organization that resonates with your team’s values or has a personal connection to someone in your workplace.
It’s also a great idea to ask your team for input on where they would like to see the funds go.
There are numerous creative and engaging ways to fundraise: organize a cinnamon bun sale in the office, host a 5 km walk or run event, or arrange a group volunteer day with a local mental health organization. These activities are not just fundraising opportunities; they also offer a chance for team building and fostering a more cohesive and connected work environment.
Here’s a short directory of reputable Canadian mental health organizations that you could consider supporting:
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): One of Canada’s most established mental health organizations, CMHA offers a range of services and supports to those experiencing mental health issues.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): CAMH is Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world’s leading research centers in the area of addiction and mental health.
Kids Help Phone: Offering 24/7 counseling and information services for young people, Kids Help Phone is an invaluable resource for youth in Canada.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada: Focused on providing support, education, and advocacy for those affected by mood disorders.
The Strongest Families Institute: This organization delivers evidence-based services to children and families seeking help for mental health and other issues impacting health and well-being.
Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada: Dedicated to offering support and resources to those suffering from anxiety disorders.
MindYourMind: An organization focused on young adults, providing resources and tools to help manage mental health and wellness.
By choosing to support these organizations, your company not only contributes to the betterment of mental health services and awareness in Canada but also reinforces the importance of mental well-being in your workplace culture.
This Bell Let’s Talk Day, make a difference in the lives of many by aligning your company’s efforts with these important causes.
Support your team and spark meaningful conversations about mental health—both at work and home!
There are many ways you and your team can participate in Bell Let’s Talk Day! Engaging is easier than ever. Encourage your team to use their smartphones to interact with the Bell Let’s Talk hashtags, filters, or frames on social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook.
In addition to digital engagement, consider hanging informative and supportive posters around your office. These can spark conversations and show your commitment to mental health awareness. Visual prompts like these are powerful reminders, reinforcing the importance of mental health in the workplace.
Your employees are likely to use at least one of these social media apps during the day, so why not make it count for a good cause?
For each interaction with Bell Let’s Talk content, Bell donates 5 cents to mental health initiatives. Rally your team to participate, whether it’s through digital engagement or thoughtful discussions sparked by the posters. Every small action counts towards making a significant difference.
Don’t let Bell Let’s Talk Day be the only time your office hears the conversation about mental health and vulnerability. Use the momentum created by this day to continue the conversation.
Try blocking off a small amount of time each month to continue this conversation with your employees. This will help create a more open environment and provide insight into your employees’ mental health. You could consider bringing in a speaker each month or adding an informative webinar.
Educate yourself and your employees on the myths around mental health. Take time to share new information on this subject.
Are there any good educational podcasts you can recommend for your employees? The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos is a great option!
Commit to recognizing signs of stress in the workplace and be present when checking in with your employees.
Make speaking about mental health a regular occurrence. Encourage your employees to share their thoughts and feelings, and be sure to empathize with them. Always continue learning and educating yourself and your team.
Any of the actions mentioned in this blog can be done on any day—it doesn’t have to be Bell Let’s Talk Day. Make a difference by making mental health a regular topic in your workplace. Together, we can remove the stigma surrounding mental health.
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