{"id":109598,"date":"2025-06-03T09:24:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T15:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/?p=109598"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:17:23","slug":"mental-wellness-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Data-Backed Mental Wellness Activities for Employees (That Truly Work)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/#How_can_you_know_which_wellness_initiatives_are_truly_effective\" >How can you know which wellness initiatives are truly effective?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/#What_are_10_data-backed_mental_wellness_activities_that_improve_employee_well-being\" >What are 10 data-backed mental wellness activities that improve employee well-being?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/#1_On-Site_or_Virtual_Meditation\" >1. On-Site or Virtual Meditation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/#2_Digital_Detox\" >2. Digital Detox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/#3_Mental_Health-Themed_Book_Club\" >3. Mental Health-Themed Book Club<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/#4_Resilience_Workshops\" >4. Resilience Workshops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/#5_No_Meeting_Days\" >5. No Meeting Days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/#6_Gamify_EAP_Participation\" >6. Gamify EAP Participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/#7_Employee_Recognition\" >7. Employee Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/#8_Nature_Exposure\" >8. Nature Exposure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/#9_Walking_Meetings\" >9. Walking Meetings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/#10_Volunteerism\" >10. Volunteerism<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/#Why_should_employers_prioritize_mental_wellness_activities_in_the_workplace\" >Why should employers prioritize mental wellness activities in the workplace?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote executive-summary is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:17px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Executive Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group executive-summary\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>What mental wellness activities help employees at work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"executive-summary\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Mental wellness activities help employees manage stress, improve focus, and support emotional health at work. Activities such as mindfulness practices, movement breaks, social connection, and stress management tools promote healthier daily routines. When these activities are encouraged consistently, employees are more engaged, resilient, and productive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-you-know-which-wellness-initiatives-are-truly-effective\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_know_which_wellness_initiatives_are_truly_effective\"><\/span>How can you know which wellness initiatives are truly effective?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more companies are investing in mental wellness activities for employees, but with limited time, budgets, and resources. The answer lies in the data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At WellSteps, we focus on initiatives that are proven to not only improve employee mental wellness but also deliver measurable benefits to the companies that implement them. Evidence-based wellness is crucial to program success and employee satisfaction, especially when you consider that an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/2023\/07\/work-mental-health-challenges#:~:text=,is%20very%20or%20somewhat%20toxic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Psychological Association<\/a> survey found that 92% of workers say it\u2019s important to work for an organization that supports their emotional and psychological well-being.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, here are ten data-driven mental wellness activities for employees, each proven to make a meaningful impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-10-data-backed-mental-wellness-activities-that-improve-employee-well-being\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_10_data-backed_mental_wellness_activities_that_improve_employee_well-being\"><\/span>What are 10 data-backed mental wellness activities that improve employee well-being?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-on-site-or-virtual-meditation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_On-Site_or_Virtual_Meditation\"><\/span>1. On-Site or Virtual Meditation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditation is a well-established strategy for enhancing mental wellness. In one example, more than 13,000 Aetna employees participated in yoga and meditation classes (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiercehealthcare.com\/payer\/how-aetna-s-bertolini-embraces-mindfulness-to-improve-company-culture#:~:text=More%20than%2013%2C000%20of%20Aetna%27s,3%2C000%20per%20employee%20per%20year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fierce Healthcare<\/a>). The results were impressive, with employees reporting an average:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>28% reduction in stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20% improvement in sleep quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19% decrease in pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These benefits translated to an average productivity gain of 62 minutes per week, worth about $3,000 per employee, per year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At WellSteps, our platform includes a library of guided meditation videos, and we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/descriptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evidence-based behavior change campaigns<\/a> such as \u201cMindfulness for You\u201d and \u201cHappiness Matters\u201d that focus on meditation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity Idea<\/strong>: Hold \u201cmindfulness minutes\u201d throughout the day. When a timer goes off, everyone pauses what they\u2019re doing, sits quietly, and meditates for five minutes to decompress before returning to work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/virtual-meditation-for-Mental-Wellnessjpg-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109609\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/virtual-meditation-for-Mental-Wellnessjpg-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/virtual-meditation-for-Mental-Wellnessjpg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/virtual-meditation-for-Mental-Wellnessjpg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/virtual-meditation-for-Mental-Wellnessjpg-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/virtual-meditation-for-Mental-Wellnessjpg-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/virtual-meditation-for-Mental-Wellnessjpg-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/11\/mindfulness-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Tips to Implement Mindfulness in the Workplace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-digital-detox\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Digital_Detox\"><\/span>2. Digital Detox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDigital detox\u201d might sound like a buzzword, but it delivers real benefits. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/vorecol.com\/blogs\/blog-the-impact-of-digital-detox-days-on-employee-wellbeing-are-companies-recognizing-the-benefits-204905#:~:text=In%20an%20age%20where%20over,just%20anecdotal%3B%20a%20study%20by\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vorecol<\/a> reports that:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>University of Penn researchers found that limiting social media to 30 minutes per day reduces feelings of depression and loneliness, increasing overall wellbeing by 21%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The American Psychological Association says 60% of employees feel overwhelmed by digital devices, and 50% say they negatively affect mental health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buffer \u201cDigital Detox Days\u201d have resulted in an 82% increase in productivity and 70% increase in job satisfaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our most popular WellSteps challenges is \u201cTech Time Out,\u201d which encourages participants to replace screen time with physical activity, learning, or enhancing relationships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity Idea<\/strong>: Encourage employees to take 5 to 10 minutes of non-screen time each hour during the workday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-mental-health-themed-book-club\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mental_Health-Themed_Book_Club\"><\/span>3. Mental Health-Themed Book Club<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Social connection and peer support are essential to overall well-being, and creating opportunities for employees with shared interests to connect can pay dividends. Book clubs, for example, combine social connection with education, which can have a powerful impact on mental health while fostering friendships between peers who engage in shared learning activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong work friendships have a big impact on mental wellness. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/kpmg.com\/us\/en\/media\/news\/kpmg-survey-workplace-friendships.html#:~:text=Friendships%20at%20work%20enhance%20mental,with%20colleagues%20and%20establishing%20friendships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KPMG<\/a>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 out of 5 employees say work friends are highly important, and 78% say they get mental health benefits from having work friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>84% of employees say it\u2019s important for companies to facilitate interactions that foster work friendships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More than 80% say these factors are important when deciding whether to take a new job or stay at their current job<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity Idea<\/strong>: Start a mental health-themed book club that fosters friendships, peer support, and meaningful conversations around mental wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-club-for-Mental-Wellness-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109610\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-club-for-Mental-Wellness-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-club-for-Mental-Wellness-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-club-for-Mental-Wellness-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-club-for-Mental-Wellness-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-club-for-Mental-Wellness-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-club-for-Mental-Wellness-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/corporate-wellness-ideas-wellness-activities-wellness-initiatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">28 Corporate Wellness Ideas and Activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-resilience-workshops\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Resilience_Workshops\"><\/span>4. Resilience Workshops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many employees struggle with soft skills like managing and regulating emotions, which can lead to conflict, burnout, and poor mental well-being at work. Providing tools and strategies to build resilience and effectively manage their feelings can make a meaningful difference. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resilient employees report 60% less burnout and 50% less work-related stress (<a href=\"https:\/\/go.mequilibrium.com\/rs\/553-GRV-433\/images\/BuildaBusinessCaseforResilience.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meQuilibrium<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They\u2019re also four times more likely to be happy with their jobs and 31% more engaged (<a href=\"https:\/\/go.mequilibrium.com\/rs\/553-GRV-433\/images\/BuildaBusinessCaseforResilience.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meQuilibrium<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Studies have shown that emotion regulation training effectively reduces occupational stress for high-demand occupations such as critical care nurses (<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5296554\/#:~:text=The%20Effect%20of%20Emotion%20Regulation,stress%20of%20critical%20care%20nurses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Institute of Health<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These mental health activities for the workplace not only bolster individual confidence and collaboration, but they can also improve overall efficiency and productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity Idea<\/strong>: Offer resilience workshops that teach employees how to manage emotions, navigate conflict, collaborate on resolutions, and build healthier work relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-no-meeting-days\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_No_Meeting_Days\"><\/span>5. No Meeting Days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Constant meetings can kill productivity and introduce unnecessary stress. <a href=\"https:\/\/sloanreview.mit.edu\/article\/the-surprising-impact-of-meeting-free-days\/#:~:text=Even%20before%20the%20pandemic%2C%2071,being\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIT Sloan Management Review<\/a> makes a compelling case for planning \u201cno meeting days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MIT conducted a study on the effects of having one \u201cno meeting day\u201d and three \u201cno meeting days\u201d per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When companies held one &#8220;no meeting day&#8221;, productivity increased by 35% and stress decreased by 26%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When companies held three &#8220;no- meeting days&#8221; each week, productivity soared by 73% and stress decreased by 57%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity Idea<\/strong>: Designate \u201cno meeting days\u201d each week to allow employees time for focused, meaningful work without distractions. Stick to them!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/no-meeting-days-for-mental-health-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109616\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/no-meeting-days-for-mental-health-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/no-meeting-days-for-mental-health-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/no-meeting-days-for-mental-health-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/no-meeting-days-for-mental-health-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/no-meeting-days-for-mental-health-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/no-meeting-days-for-mental-health-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/29\/healthy-work-environment-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Healthy Work Environment Examples for Your Employees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-gamify-eap-participation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Gamify_EAP_Participation\"><\/span>6. Gamify EAP Participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) provide financial support for employees to complete mental health and wellness activities on their own. However, employees don\u2019t always take advantage of EAPs, even though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/652769\/despite-employer-prioritization-employee-wellbeing-falters.aspx#:~:text=Taking%20a%20closer%20look%20at,they%E2%80%99re%20not%20a%20comprehensive%20solution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup<\/a> found that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>32% of employees say EAPs are extremely helpful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>47% say they are somewhat helpful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity Idea<\/strong>: Use gamification to encourage EAP participation. For example, you can create a \u201cmental health bingo\u201d card where each square represents a self-care activity supported by your EAP. Offer rewards for completing rows or entire cards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-employee-recognition\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Employee_Recognition\"><\/span>7. Employee Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that employees don\u2019t always receive the recognition they deserve, and feeling underappreciated can take a real toll on mental health. Conversely, celebrating employee achievements and milestones \u2013 big and small \u2013 can have a powerful impact on mental wellness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/2022\/11\/practicing-gratitude\/#:~:text=Research%20has%20shown%20that%20consciously,practice%20gratitude%20over%20and%20over\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mental Health First Aid<\/a>, expressing thoughtful gratitude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediately increases happiness by 10%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces depressive symptoms by 35%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity Idea<\/strong>: Implement an employee recognition program that celebrates and thanks each employee individually for their achievements and contributions. At WellSteps, we encourage our employees to give \u201cshout-outs\u201d to their peers for outstanding work and achievements. This program grants employees ownership in their own recognition of peers, and has proven to be very successful and impactful for our organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/23\/boost-employee-morale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ways to Boost Employee Morale<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-nature-exposure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Nature_Exposure\"><\/span>8. Nature Exposure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20221220124114\/https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1618866721004313\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studies<\/a> have shown that spending time in nature reduces anxiety, and even an outdoor view from the office can significantly boost employee mental wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250417144333\/https:\/\/www.nmsfa.org\/improving-employee-well-being-with-exposure-to-trees-and-nature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NMSFA<\/a>, employees with a view of nature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have greater enthusiasm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience less frustration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report higher life satisfaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy better overall health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, NMSFA also reports that those who do not have a view of nature experience greater anxiety and 23% more illnesses. Providing a view is one of the easiest mental health wellness activities organizations can offer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/walking-meetings-for-employee-mental-health-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109611\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/walking-meetings-for-employee-mental-health-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/walking-meetings-for-employee-mental-health-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/walking-meetings-for-employee-mental-health-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/walking-meetings-for-employee-mental-health-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/walking-meetings-for-employee-mental-health-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/walking-meetings-for-employee-mental-health-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity Idea<\/strong>: Create opportunities for employees to work outside or near windows with a view of the great outdoors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-walking-meetings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Walking_Meetings\"><\/span>9. Walking Meetings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking meetings are a popular way to introduce variety, movement, and even nature into the workday, but did you know that regular walking meetings can <a href=\"https:\/\/news.med.miami.edu\/walking-meetings-affect-worker-mood-productivity-and-physical-activity-new-study-finds\/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CAlthough%20based%20on%20a%20relatively,sciences%20at%20the%20Miller%20School\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve employee mood and overall productivity<\/a>?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, two 30-minute walking meetings per week accounts for 40% of the Dept. of Health and Human Services\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20241016015520\/https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-09\/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recommended<\/a> 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, adding a physical benefit to the mental health benefits of walking meetings. That makes walking meetings one of the best mental health ideas for the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity Idea<\/strong>: Schedule two walking meetings per week, a minimum of 30 minutes each. Bonus if you can walk outdoors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">50 Employee Wellness Program Examples for Any Budget<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-volunteerism\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Volunteerism\"><\/span>10. Volunteerism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies offer volunteer days where employees can take time off to support causes they believe in, either individually or as part of an organized group effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These efforts don\u2019t just help the community \u2013 studies show that 75% of adults feel physically better after volunteering (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedhealthgroup.com\/newsroom\/2017\/0914studydoinggoodisgoodforyou.html#:~:text=The%20report%2C%20titled%20the%202017,being\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United Health Group<\/a>). Volunteering also offers significant mental and emotional benefits:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>93% improved mood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>79% lower stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>88% increased self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volunteering-for-employee-mental-health-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109615\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volunteering-for-employee-mental-health-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volunteering-for-employee-mental-health-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volunteering-for-employee-mental-health-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volunteering-for-employee-mental-health-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volunteering-for-employee-mental-health-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volunteering-for-employee-mental-health-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity Idea<\/strong>: Organize group volunteer opportunities for employees to give back together and strengthen team bonds in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-employers-prioritize-mental-wellness-activities-in-the-workplace\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_employers_prioritize_mental_wellness_activities_in_the_workplace\"><\/span>Why should employers prioritize mental wellness activities in the workplace?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want real results, mental wellness can\u2019t be an afterthought \u2013 it must be a priority. Some of the most effective WellSteps offerings include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Challenges<\/strong>: Friendly competitions that fuel motivation and camaraderie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Habit builders<\/strong>: Bite-sized tasks that lead to big, long-term change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quizzeos<\/strong>: Wellness-themed videos with interactive quizzes that reinforce learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lunch and Learns<\/strong>: Fun and engaging education sessions held over lunch hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that flexibility is key to long-term success. Employees are more likely to engage when they can choose activities they prefer (within a framework that aligns with your corporate wellness goals).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/07\/company-vs-individual-wellness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Company vs. Individual Wellness: The Great Debate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rewards and incentives can also be powerful motivators. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230201040359\/https:\/\/www.rand.org\/content\/dam\/rand\/pubs\/research_briefs\/RB9800\/RB9842\/RAND_RB9842.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RAND<\/a> found that wellness program participation hovers around 20% without incentives, but doubles to 40% when rewards are offered.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/prioritizing-mental-health-for-employees-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109612\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/prioritizing-mental-health-for-employees-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/prioritizing-mental-health-for-employees-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/prioritizing-mental-health-for-employees-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/prioritizing-mental-health-for-employees-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/prioritizing-mental-health-for-employees-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/prioritizing-mental-health-for-employees-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/04\/increasing-wellness-program-participation-5-key-elements-for-motivating-participation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Increasing Wellness Program Participation: 5 Key Elements for Motivating Participation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, extrinsic motivators can often be enough to encourage participation. One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ttec.com\/articles\/aetnas-mindfulness-initiative-leads-unique-employee-engagement#:~:text=Additional%20results%20from%20the%202018,87%20percent%20employee%20recommendation%20rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aetna challenge<\/a> that had no rewards still earned participation from 8,000 employees. The participants reported an 18% reduction in stress, and 97% of them recommended the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/30\/incentivize-employees-without-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Incentivize Employees Without Money to Better Their Health<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you offer incentives or not, understand that mental wellness activities for employees shouldn\u2019t be one-off tasks. Instead, they should be part of a comprehensive program that consistently prioritizes mental wellness. Kickstart your program by finding inspiration in the ten mental wellness activities for employees listed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mental Wellness Activities That Work<\/strong><br>When employees are mentally well, everything improves \u2013 engagement, retention, productivity, and company culture. At WellSteps, we deliver a data-backed platform with mental wellness activities that are proven to reduce stress, increase resilience, and build healthy habits that last.&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/demosignup\/\">Schedule a demo today<\/a> to see how our evidence-based platform can improve employee wellbeing and drive measurable results for your organization.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773684984119\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What mental wellness activities for employees have the biggest impact on stress reduction?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some of the most effective mental wellness activities for employees include mindfulness breaks, guided breathing, gratitude journaling, and stretching microbreaks. These activities work because they interrupt stress cycles and help employees reset mentally throughout the day. Companies that offer simple, accessible tools see improvements in concentration, resilience, and emotional balance.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773684986697\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can HR teams implement mental wellness activities for employees in a hybrid workplace?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">HR can integrate mental wellness activities for employees by offering short virtual sessions, asynchronous guided practices, and app-based habit tracking. Platforms like WellSteps make this easy with built-in Habit Builders and MyTracker features, helping distributed teams practice mindfulness consistently.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773684987250\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why are mental wellness activities for employees important for productivity?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Prioritizing mental wellness activities for employees helps reduce absenteeism, improve decision-making, and strengthen focus. When employees feel supported emotionally, they are more likely to stay engaged and maintain high performance. Mental wellness is no longer optional\u2014it\u2019s a productivity strategy.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773684988100\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are examples of mental wellness activities employees will actually use?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Popular mental wellness activities for employees include mindful minutes, digital detox challenges, guided walks, and reflection prompts that fit naturally into the day. The key is to keep activities short, flexible, and judgment-free so employees feel comfortable participating regularly.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can you know which wellness initiatives are truly effective? More and more companies are investing in mental wellness activities for employees, but with limited time, budgets, and resources. The answer lies in the data.&nbsp; At WellSteps, we focus on initiatives that are proven to not only improve employee mental wellness but also deliver measurable&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">10 Data-Backed Mental Wellness Activities for Employees (That Truly Work)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":109619,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2043,12,2427,2042,2684,79,522],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-109598","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-employee-wellbeing","category-employee-wellness","category-support-for-wellness","category-well-being-programs","category-wellness-platform","category-wellness-portal","category-wellness-programs"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>10 Data-Backed Mental Wellness Activities for Employees<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover evidence-based mental wellness activities for employees that are proven to boost mood &amp; increase productivity.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"10 Data-Backed Mental Wellness Activities for Employees\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover evidence-based mental wellness activities for employees that are proven to boost mood &amp; increase productivity.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/mental-wellness-activities\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WellSteps\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-06-03T15:24:05+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-03-16T18:17:23+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/employee-mental-health-practices-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1707\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Jenny Irvine\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"10 Data-Backed Mental Wellness Activities for Employees (That Truly Work)\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Executive Summary What mental wellness activities help employees at work? 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