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May Mental Health Month Toolkit

Four shareable mental health resources for your members, managers, and HR team to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma. Plus, a bonus return to work guide for HR leaders.

About the Panel

Sherice Torres is an inspirational leader with nearly 25 years of experience in marketing, brand management, strategic planning, and change management. She currently serves as Global Director of Inclusion at Google – responsible for driving inclusion strategy including employee resource groups, leadership inclusion councils, inclusion partnerships, events, and insights. Sherice is the mother of 2 boys, with a passion for revolutionizing the public education system in the US, and advancing academic and professional opportunities for women and people of color.

In a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, over 80% of respondents reported feelings associated with prolonged stress. If you and your employees are experiencing symptoms of stress, you’re not alone. May Mental Health Month is a great opportunity to offer additional support for employee mental health and wellness.

This May Mental Health Toolkit includes resources crafted by Lyra clinicians on each mental health topic that is top of mind for employees, managers, and HR leaders right now. In this year’s toolkit, we’ve included four shareable employee and manager resources, plus a bonus guide on returning to work:

  • A Self-Care Guide During COVID-19
  • Coping with Vaccine Anxiety
  • A Manager’s Guide to Preventing Burnout in 2021
  • How Managers Can Support Employee Mental Health
  • Returning to the Workplace with Mental Health in Mind