Asking Eric: My company’s mandatory mental health day just stresses me out more

An employee is seeking advice from R. Eric Thomas regarding a company policy that mandates spending mental health days with coworkers. The worker expresses frustration, noting they already spend 40 hours weekly with colleagues, leaving limited time for family. While the coworkers are described as fine, the requirement to socialize during a designated mental break is causing additional stress rather than providing the intended relief, highlighting a conflict between corporate mandates and personal well-being.