A report by HSE found there are an estimated 914,000 cases of work-related stress, depression, or anxiety in the UK. In these turbulent times, adopting a holistic approach to employee wellbeing has never been more important to help build a happier, healthier workforce.
So, how can we tackle mental health in the workplace and take action? Turns out it’s not all luminous green smoothies and complimentary fruit bowls!
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, we’re showcasing 9 of our mood-boosting wellbeing team events for mindful businesses looking to invest in workplace wellness and support employee mental health.
1. ‘Stress Buster’ Workshop To help ease Work-Related Anxiety
It’s not enough to hand out lacklustre leaflets or parrot generic advice at the start of your weekly meetings before putting a big ol’ tick in the workplace wellness initiative box.
Research conducted by HSE revealed that 33.7 million working days are lost due to work-related ill health alone. If you’re serious about easing work-related stress for the betterment of your business, you need to tackle it head-on by addressing the common causes.
Our ‘Stress Buster’ workshop focuses on stress prevention and resilience building so you can work harmoniously together towards shared goals and spend less time and energy raking over the same issues.
2. Forest Bathing for much-needed mindful moments.
No need to pack your swimsuit! Inspired by the ancient Japanese practice of ‘shinrin-yoku’, forest bathing is a guided outdoor healing activity that aims to promote the sensory pleasures of nature and calm the mind.
The benefits of connecting with nature are well-documented, with studies revealing that forest bathing actively lowers our stress levels, which helps to reduce blood pressure and boost the immune system. Subsequently, forest bathing is the perfect team building activity for teams who haven’t had many opportunities to pause and take stock.
Enjoy deep, intentional breathing and marvel at the abundant beauty found beneath the canopy as our guide equips you with sensory exercises you can call upon whenever you need to slow down and prioritise the present. As you wander into the woodland, you’ll be encouraged to tune into your surroundings and truly immerse yourself in the sensory soundtrack of the natural world.
3. Yoga.
Looking for the perfect team activity to help you unwind after a busy season? Or perhaps you’re working on building confidence and receptiveness to new ideas? Begin nurturing positive transferable energy with our calming yoga class.
Yoga is the perfect team building exercise to reduce workplace stress, stimulate creative muscles, encourage self-care, and build mindful connections between team members. And, let’s face it, it’s quite fun watching your colleagues attempt a downward dog when you’re used to seeing them besuited at a desk poring over spreadsheets!
Our instructor will demonstrate a series of yoga poses designed to strengthen your mind and body and leave you feeling ready to take on new challenges. We’ll work closely with you to design a bespoke yogic experience that best suits the needs of your business team building day.
4. ‘Resilience In The Workplace’ workshop to help navigate corporate challenges.
Deloitte’s 2022 Mental Health Report revealed that mental ill health costs UK employers approximately £56 billion each year. So, how can businesses begin to support the emotional health of their employees and address mental wellness at work?
It’s safe to say our two-time world champion motivational speaker knows their stuff! Throughout the workshop, they’ll use their personal experience to provide guests with the practical strategies they need to develop productive thinking and behavioural patterns, improve communications, and respond to daily challenges.
The workshop can be booked as a stand-alone session or combined with other team building activities to create a finely-tuned, wellbeing-focused event day.
5. Music & Dance Energisers for doubled dopamine.
Putting on a conference or a big meeting and want to avoid awkward energy lulls? Make your corporate day memorable for all the right reasons by elevating endorphins and energising your event with some good old-fashioned teamwork!
Our music and dance energisers are perfect for reinvigorating motivation. From samba drumming to Thriller dancing, group singing to choreographed dance routines, there are plenty of options to breathe life into team members who would otherwise be slumped in their seats.
Whether you’re looking for a speedy break time activity or a lengthier workshop, we’ll adapt the energisers to suit your needs, so even those with two left feet (or an astonishing inability to hold a tune) won’t be left behind.
6. Bushcraft Skills for avid adventurers & nature newbies.
Always wanted to channel your inner Ray Mears? Unleash your avid adventurer with our woodland-based ‘Bushcraft’ class and learn how to survive in the wilderness with nothing but your intuition and a healthy dose of fresh air for company.
Our informed instructors will teach you a range of survival skills, from fire lighting to water sourcing, foraging to shelter building, so you can seriously impress your loved ones on your next rain-soaked camping trip.
More enthusiastic explorers than hesitant home birds? Put your newfound knowledge to the test during a series of collaborative challenges when you opt for our high-stakes ‘Survivor’ mode.
7. Mindfulness workshop to help teams prioritise the present.
Many of us lead our professional lives on autopilot – staring endlessly at screens from 9-5 – and these mindless routines can quietly exacerbate our stress levels. Our ‘Mindfulness’ workshop has been designed to equip employees with the tools to maintain perspective and support their workplace wellbeing.
Mindfulness encourages us to be present in the here and now so we can avoid situations where we might engage in self-criticism, ruminate on our past, or worry excessively about the future. Our trained coach will talk you through mindful meditations and tried-and-tested NLP techniques to help reimagine your relationship with stress and awaken self-compassion.
Leave the workshop with conscious rituals and teachings your team can incorporate into their daily lives to create more joy, enhance productivity, and lead a more balanced life.
8. Mental Wellbeing workshop to highlight workplace wellness.
With a government report revealing that 1 in 6.8 people experience mental health problems in the workplace, it’s time to commit to tackling employee wellness and stop talking about it in hushed tones behind closed doors.
During the ‘Mental Wellbeing’ workshop, our qualified facilitator will offer fascinating insight into the science of the brain, exploring the purpose of emotions and discussing the impact they can have in our personal and professional lives. They’ll also delve into the role imagination plays in our reality and how the relationship between past, present and future really works. After exploring the theory, the rest of the session will be devoted to nurturing the real-life skills and strategies needed to negotiate and overcome stressors. Your team will leave with a better understanding of themselves and how they can best support not only their mental health but that of their wider team too.
9. Tai Chi for gentle, guided movement.
Combining deep breathing with low-impact, purposeful movements, tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art practised widely for its health benefits, including muscle strengthening, balance boosting, and stress relieving.
Our instructor will guide you through a series of gentle motions, encouraging you to focus your breathing and pay attention to how energy is being held in your body. These meditative movements work well as an early morning energiser, afternoon break-out activity, or end-of-the-day wind-down and can be adapted for all abilities.
Tai Chi is a simple yet effective team building activity because it can be held indoors or outdoors, and there’s no special clothing or equipment needed. All you need is a quiet space to move your bodies and relax your minds.
And so many more team building events!
From our lively company fun days to our evening entertainment offerings, our action-packed activity days to our team building activities, all of our bespoke events for businesses help you invest in your workplace wellbeing by coaxing you out of the office and encouraging you to have some well-deserved fun together!
Start prioritising mental health in your workplace by getting in touch with our friendly team.
ACF Events is one of the South West’s leading team building and events companies committed to creating fun and memorable events that unify people.
We’ll work with you to design an employee wellbeing team building event for your business that aligns with your core values, boosts workplace morale, and is environmentally friendly to boot!
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