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May Office Hour Template: Mental Health in the Workplace: Normalizing the Conversation

👥 Target Audience: Admins & Office Hour Hosts

How to use these templates

These templates will help guide timely office hour sessions for you to host in your organization. The templates are inspired by 10KC’s 2024 Workplace Mentorship Calendar: A Year of Inclusive Initiatives.

Copy and paste these templates into a new office hour by heading over to the Office Hours section on the 10KC platform, selecting the “+” button on the right and scrolling to the bottom to select “Empty Template”.

From there you will:

  1. Insert your email and any event editors necessary.

  2. Copy and paste the title and description from this template into their respective spots on the platform.

  3. Fill out the rest of the information for your office hour in terms of time, date, location, participants and target audience.

You don’t have to use this template for your communications, but this is meant to provide you with a starting point. Feel free to make it your own & have a great session!

Looking for some extra support with Office Hours? Check out this article for a deeper dive!

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Office Hour Title: Mental Health in the Workplace: Normalizing the Conversation

Office Hour Description

Mental health is an essential part of our overall well-being. Yet, conversations about mental health in the workplace can still feel uncomfortable, even taboo. In this open and interactive session, we aim to break down the stigma around mental health discussions and provide a safe space to share experiences and resources. We'll explore the challenges surrounding mental health in the workplace, and work together to create a more supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable asking for help and offering support when needed.

Sample Office Hour Flow

  • Introductions

  • Understanding Mental Health

  • The Impact in the Workplace

  • Strategies for Support

  • Q&A

  • Closing Remarks

Optional Pre-Office Hour Questions

Add a question for participants upon registration:

  • What is one thing you hope to gain from this session on mental health in the workplace?

  • What's the biggest challenge you face when it comes to discussing or managing your mental health at work?

  • Or create your own!

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After the Office Hour

  • Keep the knowledge flowing! We recommend following up with your Office Hour participants with a summary so they can keep their learnings in mind.

  • Invest in your development! Check out the feedback on your Office Hour on the 10KC platform for valuable insights.

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