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Keeping the mental health conversation going – Episode 16

Emma Hollingworth turns the tables to interview MIMHC Co-Founder Jason Berry In the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter’s (MIMHC) latest ‘Keep the Conversation Going’ interview, Emma Hollingworth, chief distribution officer at LSL Group, turned the tables to interview Jason Berry, group sales director of Crystal Specialist Finance and co-founder of the MIMHC. MIMHC provides a platform for signatories to share insights and strategies for promoting mental wellbeing in the workplace. In a wide-ranging conversation, the pair discussed why mental health and wellbeing are so important to Berry, why – supported by Jo Breeden – he decided to co-found MIMHC, the progress the charter has made. The pair also highlighted what still needs to be done to make a real difference in the mortgage industry. Berry...

Keeping the mental health conversation going – Episode 15

Jason Berry speaks to Mark Harrington Mark Harrington, CEO of L&C Mortgages, discusses the sea change in corporate culture and how we can be effective mental health ‘first-aiders’ for the latest video in the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) interview series. Harrington celebrated the fact that discussing mental health is no longer a taboo, but part of everyday life in the workplace, and explained how L&C works to support its colleagues, both in the office and those working remotely. Harrington spoke to MIMHC co-founder and group sales director at Crystal Specialist Finance, Jason Berry, for the organisation’s latest ‘Keeping the Mental Health Conversation Going’ video. The forum provides a platform for industry leaders to share insights and strategies for promoting best practice mental wellbeing...

IPTF Podcast – How Your Mindset Can Make or Break Your Income Protection Advice

IPTF Podcast - How Your Mindset Can Make or Break Your Income Protection AdviceListen to the Podcast: Let's Talk Income Protection is back for Season 2 and we're bigger and better than ever. Bigger episodes, bigger insight and even more Matt Chapman plus a new co-host, Stevie Arnoldi from SEA Studios, the new Content Associate for the IPTF. In this month's episode, we focus on Mindset and Time to Talk Day, the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a day for friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives which is run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. Do you ever catch yourself assuming clients will say no before you’ve even had the conversation? Your mindset could be the...

Coping with Loneliness at Christmas

The festive season is known as a time of joy and connection; however this isn’t the case for everyone! Sometimes, it can have the opposite effect, and you may feel lonely and disconnected more now, than ever this year. You might feel pressure to immerse yourself into the festive fun, but the truth is, you’re not always up to it and would much rather be cosy at home with a cuppa than dancing the night away with a cocktail in hand. There may be times when you’re included in the festivities but are finding it difficult to be present whether it’s around family, friends or colleagues, you can still feel a sense of disconnect and loneliness. It could be that you’ve lost a loved one…

Selfcare – Prioritising you and your mental wellbeing over Christmas

The colder months are upon us and with Christmas just around the corner it can be an overwhelming time. You may be struggling to find time for yourself as you gear up for hosting for family and friends or are trying to wrap things up at work before Christmas day arrives. During this time, it’s important to prioritise YOU! Lifestyle changes and self-care techniques can help you to manage the symptoms of your mental health problems. Practising self-care is essential for maintaining a healthy state of mind. It can help to improve Your self-esteem, self-worth and optimism How you value yourself & your happiness Your overall state of mind Below are a few of our favourite tips to help you along the way with your…

How to tackle Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder

We’re now in the depth of the colder months, darker mornings and darker nights and whilst it doesn’t affect everyone, there is a reason why you might be suffering, and you are not alone. Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder (SAD) is also known as ‘winter depression’, the symptoms heighten during the winter months. It affects people differently as some people with SAD might suffer during the summer and feel better during the winter. Environmental changes such as light, location and weather cause SAD. As a result of these environmental changes, your body might have difficulty adapting to a particular season. This can disrupt your sleeping pattern, eating habits, hormones and overall mood. Prepare for SAD before it worsens and recognise your symptoms. Depression Social withdrawal Tiredness Feeling…

Keeping the mental health conversation going – Episode 14

Jason Berry speaks to Sarah Hartwell Sarah Hartwell, National Account Manager of Property Circle, hopes her frank disclosure of the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) she experienced following six failed attempts at IVF in addition to a miscarriage will help promote greater openness surrounding mental health issues. Sarah chatted to MIMHC Co-founder and Group Sales Director at Crystal Specialist Finance, Jason Berry, for the organisation’s latest “Keeping the Mental Health Conversation Going” video. The forum provides a platform for industry leaders to share insights and strategies for promoting best practice mental wellbeing in the workplace. Sarah explained: “Once you've had a mental health issue, in my case PTSD, it shapes who you become. "I now realise that it's essential to know your own limitations and ask...

MIMHC Launches New Mental Health Q&A Webinar Series with Altruist Enterprises

Katie Buckingham presents Altruist Enterprises to MIMHC Signatories to help guide conversation on Mental Health The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) has launched a new series of Question and Answer (Q&A) webinars featuring mental health experts with an exclusive conversation with the founder of Altruist Enterprises. Altruist Enterprises was established by Katie Buckingham in 2013 to assist businesses seeking to promote mental wellbeing in the workplace through effective mental health and resilience training and coaching. The first video in the new Q&A series - which is intended to help improve the mental health of mortgage industry professionals by highlighting best practice – was introduced by MIMHC Co-founder and Group Sales Director at Crystal Specialist Finance, Jason Berry. During the webinar, Katie encouraged mortgage companies...

Keeping the mental health conversation going – Episode 13

Jason Berry speaks to Emma Hollingworth A NEW member of LSL Group’s senior management team has shared her deeply personal journey to emotional wellbeing for the latest video in the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) interview series. Emma Hollingworth attributes her mental health challenges to workplace stress combined with personal life-changing events and hopes her candour will inspire others working in the mortgage sector as well as employers looking to implement appropriate support. Emma talked to MIMHC Co-founder and Group Sales Director at Crystal Specialist Finance, Jason Berry, as part of the not-for-profit organisation’s latest “Keeping the Mental Health Conversation Going” video. The forum provides a platform for industry leaders to share insights and strategies for promoting best practice mental wellbeing in the workplace. During a...

MIMHC Mental Health & Wellbeing Survey Report 2024

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter have launched their mental health and wellbeing report for 2024. To coincide with the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, MIMHC have launched its latest annual Mental Health and Wellbeing Report. This is the fifth year we have surveyed mortgage brokers for their thoughts and opinions on the state of their collective mental health and wellbeing. Our report explores the mortgage industry’s current wellbeing, and importantly, highlights the key areas in which mental health provision needs to improve. Our mission is to implement best practice mental health support in the mortgage industry and shine a light on the challenges facing our sector including isolation, stress, financial worries and fears for the future. We were delighted with the...
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