Keeping the mental health conversation going – Episode 12

Jason Berry speaks to Paul Adams A KEY member of Pepper Money’s management team has shared his highly personal experiences of overcoming alcohol abuse following the breakdown of his marriage for the latest Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) interview series. Paul Adams, Sales Director at Pepper Money, hopes that his full and frank disclosure of this traumatic episode in his life will inspire others working in the mortgage sector to seek appropriate help “without hesitation” if this becomes necessary. Paul 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...

Keeping the mental health conversation going – Episode 11

Jason Berry speaks to Penny Desborough A LEADING member of Habito’s senior management team has shared her personal and professional insights into post-natal depression for the latest Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) interview series. Penny Desborough, Vice President of Customer Compliance and Culture at Habito, hopes that sharing her experiences will inspire other professionals struggling with their own mental health as well as employers looking to provide best possible support. Penny 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. In a far-reaching...

MIMHC prioritises mental health for the UK’s mortgage industry in 2024

- 11th March 2024 - MIMHC prioritises mental health for the UK’s mortgage industry in 2024 The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) has organised a host of high-profile events and initiatives to promote and safeguard progress in awareness of mental health for the UK’s mortgage industry in 2024. The Charter was established specifically to create a culture of openness and compassion surrounding mental health for all mortgage professionals through greater understanding and appropriately delivered support. MIMHC’s programme for 2024 has been developed to engage both current signatories and others that have yet to join. Andrew Montlake, Co-founder at MIMHC and Managing Director of Coreco, explains: “Our action-packed schedule for 2024 reaffirms MIMHC's commitment to promoting the mental health and well-being of everyone working in...

Keeping the mental health conversation going – Episode 10

Jason Berry speaks to Emily Summersgill Emily Summersgill participates in Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's "Keep the Conversation Going" Series. [15th February 2024] – The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is delighted to share the latest conversation which took place between Jason Berry, Co Founder at MIMHC and Emily Summersgill, L&D Coach and Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Lead at London And Country Mortgages. This series is dedicated to fostering open dialogue and promoting mental health awareness within the mortgage industry. Emily brings a wealth of expertise and passion for promoting diversity, inclusion, and mental well-being to the series. As an experienced L&D Coach and Strategic Lead for Diversity and Inclusion at London and Country Mortgages, Emily has demonstrated a commitment to creating inclusive and...

Keeping the mental health conversation going – Episode 9

Jason Berry speaks to Jonathan White In the latest of the series, Jason Berry, co-founder of the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) talks to Jonathan White. Jonathan is UK Lender Relationship Director at Knowledge Bank - who are one of the co-founders of MIMHC. In their wide-ranging discussion, Jonathan shares his personal approach to maintaining a healthy mental state which stems from his personal experiences in managing his own mental health. Jonathan found that several triggers we responsible for the onset of his depression, which led to him eventually opening up about his struggles and helping him on the path to managing his recovery. As Jonathan himself says, ‘it is never just one thing’ and the triggers for him were a cumulation of the...

Keeping the mental health conversation going – Episode 8

Jason Berry speaks to Katherine Stagg In the eighth of the series, Jason Berry, co-founder of the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) talks to Katherine Stagg. Katherine is Senior Mortgage and Protection Adviser at Mortgage Advice Hub (MAH), who are a part of MAB. Katherine was the driving force behind MAH becoming a signatory to The MIMHC. In their wide-ranging discussion, Katherine shares her personal approach to maintaining a healthy mental state which stems from her personal experiences in managing her own mental health. Katherine found herself struggling with the isolation of COVID and undertook Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help develop her coping strategies. Central to this is writing down the challenges she faces and the approach she will take to find solutions....

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month

- 2nd November 2023 - November is Men's Health Awareness Month and International Men's Day is 19 November 2023. Did you know? Only 10% of men typically seek help for mental health or physical illnesses, unless it is a serious problem. Men consist of only 36% of referrals to NHS talking therapies. Suicide is more common in men by a factor of 4 to 1. Men typically report that they have lower levels of life satisfaction than women. This November we want to get more men talking about mental health and wellbeing, but how? Check in with each other or friends and family - even a quick text can make a difference. Get involved to talk about how we can support men’s health in the...

World Mental Health Day – Mental health is a universal human right.

- 10th October 2023 - Mental health is a universal human right World Mental Health Day is an opportunity for us all to support this year’s theme - ‘Mental health is a universal human right’. To improve knowledge, raise awareness and take actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health. Mental health is a basic human right for us all, and we should all have access to the support we need to achieve this. Good mental health is vital to our overall health and well-being. Yet approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. In England, 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week (Mind)....

Keeping the mental health conversation going – Episode 7

Jason Berry speaks to David Jones In the seventh of the series, Jason Berry, co-founder of the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) talks to David Jones. Jones is founder and director of Click2Check, a digital service enabling mortgage brokers to verify a customer’s financial situation as part of the mortgage application process. Click2Check were one of the early signatories to MIMHC. In their wide-ranging discussion, Jones shares his personal approach to developing a healthy mental state which stems from his personal experiences in managing his own mental health. This spurred him on to join MIMHC as he initially dealt with his situation without the support mechanisms around him that MIMHC provides. For Jones, good mental health is achieved through work life integration and making...

Keeping the mental health conversation going – Episode 6

Jason Berry speaks to Peter Simpson In the sixth of the series of videos, Jason Berry, co-founder of the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) talks to MME Financial Services managing director Peter Simpson. Simpson founded the mortgage brokerage MME over 20 years ago and the company is a signatory to the MIMHC. In their wide-ranging discussion, he shares his personal approach to developing a healthy mental state which stems from his childhood experiences and career in the Royal Navy. These experiences have taught him the importance of mental health in both his personal and professional live. As a business leader in the mortgage industry, Simpson understands that men in particular don’t turn for help because they see it as a sign of weakness and...