In Case You Haven't Heard…

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is once again putting its values into practice with its sixth annual Rest Up Week, June 29–July 3, a news release stated. During that time, the organization's national office will close, giving employees a full week of paid time off. The initiative reflects NAMI's commitment to workplace well‐being, as 53% of U.S. employees report feeling burned out because of their job. Findings from NAMI's 2026 Workplace Mental Health Poll highlight the need: only 54% of employees say their company prioritizes mental health, and nearly one in three managers report insufficient resources to support their teams. The gap points to the value of initiatives like Rest Up Week in modeling how employers can prioritize well‐being. Rest Up Week reflects NAMI's broader focus on fostering mentally healthy workplaces through a culture of care and support, a principle that also guides its Stigma Free Workplace initiative. “Mental health begins with how we support one another every day,” said NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. “Rest is not a reward — it's a vital part of well‐being.”