Brown trucks. Brown uniforms. Brown noise? No, we’re not talking about honking our horns or revving our engines — we’re talking about the latest trend in mental health and music therapy!
Similar to its popular cousin white noise, #BrownNoise has picked up momentum in the past year within the mental health community on social media – particularly Gen Z – reaching over 122 million views on TikTok. And it definitely caught our attention – apart from the obvious color affinity in the name. 😉
Get listening: No one loves brown more than UPS, which is why we’re closing out Mental Health Awareness Month with our very own 10-hour brown noise soundtrack. Made entirely from the sounds of our trucks, planes and facilities, the lower frequency bass-like sounds can help you relax, enhance focus and improve sleep – reminding us to take care of our mental health 365 days a year.
“Brown Noise is a game changer for helping me relax and drown out all distractions. I listen to it every night to help me sleep. It feels like having a weighted blanket for your brain,” says Chad Nash, UPS Future Leaders Business Resource Group Chair. “I’m always looking for new ways to take care of myself and I’m pumped to add this soundtrack to my playlist!”
Taking care of each other year round: At UPS, our commitment to protecting the health and wellness of our people means that we make mental health resources available to every single employee, including:
- Counseling services
- Mental health, addiction and suicide prevention resources
- Childcare, adoption and pregnancy support
- Answers to budgeting, home buying and legal questions
- School and college planning
- 24/7 hotline support
“We love seeing the spotlight on Mental Health Awareness Month, but taking care of mental health does not stop on May 31. We have a long-standing commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of UPSers,” said EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Darrell Ford. “Life can get heavy – let’s lighten the load for one another.”