NAMI Closes Offices for Sixth Annual Rest Up Week Amid Rising Workplace Burnout
Event summary
- NAMI will close its national office from June 29 to July 3 for its sixth annual Rest Up Week, providing employees with a full week of paid time off.
- The initiative comes as NAMI's 2026 Workplace Mental Health Poll reveals that only 54% of employees feel their company prioritizes mental health.
- NAMI HelpLine will remain operational during normal hours except on July 3, ensuring continued access to essential mental health resources.
- NAMI hosted a LinkedIn Live conversation on June 10 to share practical ways organizations can build mentally healthy cultures year-round.
The big picture
NAMI's Rest Up Week underscores a growing trend in workplace mental health initiatives, as companies increasingly recognize the need to address employee burnout. With 53% of U.S. employees reporting job-related burnout, NAMI's proactive approach positions it as a leader in promoting mentally healthy work environments. The initiative also aligns with broader industry shifts towards prioritizing employee well-being as a key component of organizational success.
What we're watching
- Adoption Trends
- Whether other organizations will adopt similar paid time off initiatives to address workplace burnout.
- Impact Measurement
- How NAMI measures the effectiveness of Rest Up Week in improving employee well-being and productivity.
- Industry Influence
- The pace at which NAMI's StigmaFree Workplace initiative gains traction among employers.