ARLINGTON, Va., June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year,
the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is providing its
employees a paid "Rest Up Week" from July 1–5, 2024, to prioritize
self-care and enhance workplace well-being. This initiative
underscores the importance of mental health in the workplace, with
NAMI leading by example and encouraging other organizations to
follow suit.
"Rest Up Week is an important and necessary time for our team as
a whole to focus on our mental well-being," said Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO of NAMI. "Naturally,
we work to do this throughout the year, but by having one week
where all of our staff are away from our desks, we have the
opportunity to leave the office behind so we can disconnect,
recharge, and engage in activities that bring us joy and
relaxation."
Rest Up Week aligns with NAMI's StigmaFree Workplace initiative,
which provides organizations with the tools and resources to
support people's mental well-being by expanding awareness,
fostering a culture of caring, and improving access to support.
"By prioritizing mental health, we're not only improving our
employees' quality of life but also creating a more productive and
positive work environment. NAMI is a leader in the mental health
movement, and that must start with us looking in the mirror and
taking care of our own mental health. Rest Up Week reflects our
commitment to promoting a culture of well-being in the workplace,
and we encourage everyone to participate," Gillison concluded.
NAMI encourages individuals to sign up at nami.org/restupweek
for resources on advocating for mental health support and
initiating conversations with leaders within their own
organizations.
During Rest Up Week, NAMI's social media channels and other
communications will be on pause. However, with the exception of the
Fourth of July, NAMI's HelpLine will maintain its normal hours —
weekdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern
Time — ensuring ongoing support for those in need. Reach the
HelpLine by calling 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), texting "HelpLine" to
62640, or visiting nami.org/help.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation's
largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to
improving the lives of individuals and families affected by
mental illness.
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