A mental health day is time away from work that lets team members prioritize individual well-being and recovery. It can support a healthier lifestyle, work–life balance, and productivity. section 3.2.5
Teams can organize mental health days in several ways:
- Take a collective day off so everyone can focus on individual well-being. section 3.2.5
- Let each team member choose a suitable day during the month or quarter. section 3.2.5
- If company-wide days are unavailable, designate internal team days and allow each person to choose one of two allocated days, keeping the team operational. section 3.2.5
- Use no-meetings Fridays as related protected time to reduce meeting fatigue, even though they are not full days off. section 3.2.5
A flexible team arrangement
A team designates two internal mental health days and lets every member select one. The team remains operational while individuals receive dedicated time for self-care. section 3.2.5
