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Raise awareness and show support in the workplace on World Mental Health Day with thoughtful videos. Explore event and video ideas to help teams open the discussion, provide support, and advocate for mental health awareness. Select a video idea and bring it to life with Clipchamp video editor.
20 Mental Health Day celebration ideas
October 10th raises awareness about mental health around the world and supports individuals experiencing ongoing mental health issues.
Take this opportunity to advocate for support, awareness, and open discussions within your workplace through educational videos, social media Stories, and meeting backgrounds.
1. Quote videos
Creating a quote video for social media is a great way to show support and inspire colleagues. Use an aesthetic background or stock footage, add quote text, customize with brand colors and fonts to match your workplace style. You can also save quote videos as GIFs to easily share online, in emails, or Microsoft Teams chats.
2. Workplace mental health resources reminder animated video
Share an animated video that reminds employees about available mental health resources and helplines. Highlight support groups, counseling services, crisis hotlines, and other workplace resources using a AI voiceover and motion titles.
3. Tea and talk event for awareness
Host a tea and talk event to bring colleagues together and raise awareness for the Mental Health Foundation. Share the date, time, and agenda, and let participants know how they can join or contribute. Offer a livestream or online option for those who cannot attend in person.
4. Wellbeing tips slideshow video
Create an informative slideshow video that shares practical wellness tips, such as stress management, self-care, and professional support. Record yourself chatting to your webcam, trim and combine clips, and share the final slideshow video with your team. You can also use the World Mental Health Day tips template to get started.
5. Fundraiser for cause
Organize a fundraiser to support individuals and promote mental health awareness in the workplace. Choose a cause or nonprofit, then plan an activity that fits, such as a charity walk, online auction, or donation drive. Encourage colleagues to wear a green ribbon to advocate for #PinItForMentalHealth, and promote the event with the charity fundraiser template.
6. Create an online meeting background with brand logo
For online workplaces, design a custom meeting background that includes a brand logo and a mental health awareness symbol. Use stock footage, support stickers, and add the logo with the brand kit.
7. Message from the CEO or leadership with webcam
Share a positive and supportive message to employees and customers this World Mental Health Day using the online webcam recorder. Record and share personal experiences and highlight the importance of awareness in the mental health community. Add ambient background music and include helplines and resources in your outro video.
8. Social media Stories
Share a vertical video or image to your Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn Story encouraging advocacy and awareness related to mental health on the 10th of October. If time is limited, posting a Story to business social media accounts is the perfect way to stay involved and support.
9. Mindfulness and meditation video
De-stress and promote relaxation through a guided meditation or mindfulness video for employees and viewers to follow along. When sharing to YouTube, use wellness intro or outro templates to frame your video.
10. Question and answer video
Host a livestream or record a question and answer (Q&A) session with an expert or advocate. Let staff and viewers send questions anonymously, and share responses in a video that highlights the value of professional advice and a supportive environment. Don’t forget to add auto-captions to make your mental health video easier to watch on mute.
11. Event video invite
Promote an in-office or on-site World Mental Health Day event with a video invite. Share details about the day and highlight how the workplace is celebrating. A personalized video adds a human touch and encourages attendance. Customize an event invite templates to get started.
12. Employee story
Ahead of the day, invite employees to share their mental health journeys in video form. Staff can self-nominate to tell their story, or committee members can lead by example by sharing personal experiences and coping strategies. Encourage participants to record webcam or create a montage.
13. School mental health awareness campaign
Create a school-wide campaign to promote mental health awareness through video content by teachers and students. Share short promotional clips during assemblies or roll calls, styled like trailers or 30-second adverts. Make videos engaging by adding emojis to highlight certain emotions.
14. Virtual yoga
Yoga supports physical fitness, including strength and flexibility, and is a proven way to reduce stress, lift mood, and improve sleep. Invite a yoga instructor for a live session, or have a team member record a yoga video to share with the company. On-site staff can join from their desks, while remote employees can participate from home. Add a calming soundtrack by exploring the audio collections in the content library.
15. Wellness podcast
Podcasts are a simple way to spark meaningful conversations. Host an episode with colleagues or invite mental health experts as guests. Record a one-off episode, a week-long or month-long series, or even make it ongoing. You do not need special equipment, just record your voice and use the wellness podcast template to create visuals.
16. Mindfulness workshop
Host a small workshop, either virtually or in person, to explore the benefits of being fully present. Share the history of mindfulness, how it differs from meditation, and practical techniques like visualization and reflection. Use the mindfulness workshop template to promote the event or create a video so participants can watch at their convenience.
17. Company mental health seminar or webinar
Large companies can host mental health seminars virtually or in person. Seminars allow for longer presentations, a panel of guest speakers, and a curated Q&A session. Presenters can create video slideshows to support their topics, and the event can be promoted with the corporate mental health day template.
18. Peer-to-peer appreciation videos
Encourage employees to create personalized shout-out videos that recognize and celebrate coworkers. Many companies use Microsoft Teams or other internal platforms for peer recognition. Make it a World Mental Health Day initiative with face-to-camera shout-outs or evenmusical hype videos to highlight appreciation.
19. Gratitude vlog
Journaling supports mindfulness, reflection, and self-improvement, but writing daily can be difficult for busy professionals. A simple alternative is recording a gratitude vlog that focuses on mindfulness and counting blessings. Try it for a few weeks starting on World Mental Health Day, and aim to continue the practice. New to vlogging? Explore the guide to vlog editing for beginners.
20. Volunteer behind-the-scenes video
Many companies offer volunteer days throughout the year. For Mental Health Day, recruit a colleague or volunteer to capture behind-the-scenes footage. Turn the experience into a documentary-style recap and share it as a LinkedIn video or during a company presentation.
Create videos and host events within your workplace to help support World Mental Health Day with Clipchamp video editor or the Clipchamp Windows app.
Explore more about World Mental Health Day here or gain more support, research and information here. For other event video ideas, check out this marketing calendar.
