During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Calm Collective ran #NormaliseMentalHealth, a LinkedIn campaign to encourage individuals to share how they are taking action for their mental health, in hopes of empowering others to do the same. Here’s a round-up of what we’ve learned from the voices of our community.

A supportive workplace isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a necessity for a thriving team and organisation. When we feel supported at work, we're more engaged, productive, and resilient in our personal and professional lives.

Stress can bring out the worst emotions, such as anger, desperation, and loss of hope. However, with three lessons I have learned recently about stress management, I realised I can develop a healthy relationship with stress. It’s not about avoiding stress but about managing it effectively.

Inside Out 2 - A movie filled with emotions (literally and figuratively). The release of the movie sequel brought cheers and excitement to many of us who are passionate about mental health. Although I have passed the stage of a teenager, I could still relate to the storyline as lessons on the complexity of human emotions and importance of self-acceptance are still very relevant and serve as timely reminders.

As human beings, we thrive on social interaction. But sometimes, even when surrounded by loved ones, we can feel profoundly alone. This isn't the loneliness of being physically isolated. It's a deeper disconnect – feeling unheard, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by life's challenges.

Your colleague just got promoted or landed an important project that could define their career. To you, they seem to have the perfect life – everything seems to work out for them, falling effortlessly in place. You are happy for them but deep down the insistent voice inside you whispers, "Why them?" or even more troubling, "I wish they would fail." This unsettling feeling is Jealousy.