5 Reasons to Take a <br />Mental Health Day Workplace burnout is one of the leading causes of stress. Here are 5 reasons to take a day off. 1. A mental health day is <br />a great stress-reliever. <br />You deserve some "me-time." 2. You can explore your neighborhood and improve your mood. 3. You will be way more refreshed when you get back to work. 4. You can get a head <br />start on your to-do list. 5. Catch up on some much-needed sleep to take on the next day at <br />your best.