May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time dedicated to breaking the stigma, sparking conversations, and spotlighting the importance of mental well-being in every aspect of our lives… including the workplace.
More and more companies are recognizing that supporting mental health isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential.
And one of the most powerful ways to communicate your commitment?
Video.
Whether you’re a global brand or a growing team, Mental Health Awareness Month is a perfect opportunity to create content that’s both meaningful and memorable.
So if you’re wondering what kind of videos to create, we’ve got you covered.
Here are 6 video ideas to inspire your Mental Health Awareness Month content strategy:
1. Employee Testimonials: “What Mental Health Means to Me”
Give your team the mic.
Ask employees to share what mental health means to them, how they manage stress, or what support has looked like in their careers.
These authentic, self-filmed clips can be stitched together into a powerful and personal piece that shows vulnerability and humanity in your workplace.
nib Health Insurance crowdsourced video clips from employees in different roles (around the globe!) sharing insights on how they manage their mental health. This Mental Health Awareness video featured everyone from retail employees to the CEO!
2. Day in the Life: Mental Wellness Edition
Have an employee (or a few!) walk through a typical workday and highlight how they prioritize their mental health — whether it’s taking a midday walk, attending a meditation session, or just stepping away from their desk to breathe.
It’s relatable, actionable, and a great way to show that your culture supports balance.
3. Leadership Check-In
Have a senior leader or executive record a quick video message acknowledging Mental Health Awareness Month and encouraging the team to take care of themselves.
When leaders openly talk about the importance of mental health, it helps build a culture of trust and openness from the top down.
4. Behind-the-Scenes: Mental Health Resources at Work
Show off what your company is actually doing to support mental health.
Whether it’s your Employee Assistance Program, access to therapy or wellness apps, or scheduled mental health days — create a short, informative video that helps employees (and potential hires!) understand the resources available to them.
5. Crowdsourced Gratitude Montage
Ask your team to submit short video clips answering: “What are you grateful for this month?” or “Who on the team has made your day lately?” Then edit them together into a cheerful gratitude montage.
It’ll give your whole team the warm fuzzies — and boost morale across the board.
6. Mindfulness Moment Series
Create a mini-series of short videos (30-60 seconds each) featuring breathing exercises, stretches, or calming visuals paired with relaxing music.
These can be shared on your internal comms or social channels as quick “reset” moments your audience can actually use throughout the month.
nib Health Insurance also captured their “May 50K” employee initiative on video! Employees pledged to run/walk 50K during the month of May to raise awareness about the importance of Mental Health and raise money for MS.
Ready to Start Creating?
EditMate makes it easy to bring Mental Health Awareness Month content to life.
With our UGC tools, your team can submit self-filmed clips from anywhere — whether they’re in a corner office or the break room.
Then, our pro editors turn that raw footage into scroll-stopping, heartwarming, or just plain helpful videos (in less than 48 hours!).
So whether you’re planning a one-off video or a full campaign, we’ve got the tech, the talent, and the templates to help you share real stories that really connect.
💚 Let’s make Mental Health Awareness Month meaningful and memorable.
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