Every year on April 28, the world comes together to recognize the importance of safety and health in the workplace. But today, more than ever, mental well-being is at the center of this conversation.

Whether you're a therapist, HR consultant, wellness creator, fitness coach, or business leader, this is your invitation to reflect on how we can design healthier environments — inside and out.

Why the World Day for Safety and Health at Work matters

This global date, established by the International Labour Organization (ILO), highlights:

• The right of every worker to a safe and healthy environment

• The need to prevent physical and mental harm

• The shared responsibility between employers and employees

It’s not just about preventing accidents — it’s about creating cultures of care.

What makes a workplace Mentally Healthy?

A mentally safe workplace:

• Encourages open dialogue around stress and burnout

• Promotes work-life balance and recovery time

• Empowers employees to set boundaries

• Trains leaders to offer emotional support

🧠 Mental health is not a luxury — it’s a foundation for productivity, creativity, and retention.

Common challenges in workplace mental health

Even in wellness-focused industries, we see:

• Toxic productivity culture

• Burnout from lack of pause

• Silence around emotional struggles

• Poor sleep, nutrition, and movement habits

Especially in remote or hybrid work, isolation is real — and dangerous if ignored.

5 Strategies to improve mental safety at work

Here’s how you can start creating change:

1. Promote psychological safety

Let people know: it’s safe to speak up.

• Normalize check-ins

• Lead with vulnerability

• Offer anonymous feedback channels

2. Design pause-friendly routines

• Block time for breaks and breathing

• Include recovery windows after intense projects

• Encourage actual vacation use

3. Educate about brain chemistry and stress

Use D.O.S.E (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, endorphins) as a framework to:

• Understand how stress and joy work in the brain

• Design wellness rituals for your team

4. Integrate movement and mindfulness

• Offer walk-and-talk meetings

• Invite fitness, yoga, or meditation sessions

• Start team challenges that include rest, too

5. Create safe spaces for ongoing dialogue

Mental health isn’t a one-time topic.

Build:

• Internal wellness newsletters

• Slack channels for well-being

• Access to therapists and coaches

A Digital Ally: MyDose for Team Wellness

On this World Day for Safety and Health at Work, rethink your workplace wellness plan.

With MyDose, creators and leaders can:

• Build intentional digital spaces for team support

• Share routines that boost mental clarity

• Launch weekly D.O.S.E challenges for shared well-being

Wellness isn't just personal — it's collective.

🤝 Let’s build safer, kinder workspaces — Together

Work can be a place of purpose, connection, and creativity — if it’s rooted in care.

So this April 28, take one small step:

• Host a team mental health talk

• Share this blog

• Start designing your MyDose space for team wellness

Because health and safety start with how we feel — every day.