"Designed to bring together a raft of useful resources and support tools which can help move us all along a more positive path."
- Riona Mulherin, Director of Marketing & Operations at Paradigm
“Last year’s ‘Mental Health & Wellbeing’ Report from the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) revealed some shocking results, including an increase in the number of those working in the mortgage industry who reported their mental health as being poor,” explained Riona Mulherin, Director of Marketing & Operations at Paradigm.
“This presents a picture where the mental health & wellbeing of those in our industry are not where we would like them to be. Although it’s great we’re seeing more people having open discussions about mental health, these statistics demonstrate more needs to be done to actually tackle the issues that individuals are facing.
“To that end, we’ve launched our new Hub which is designed to bring together a raft of useful resources and support tools which can help move us all along a more positive path, whether you’re seeking to establish preventative measures within your business or are looking to support someone who may already be struggling,” she said.
The Hub has been designed to bring together support, resources, and tools for intermediaries to help manage stress, improve work-life balance, and enhance their overall wellbeing. Resources include a mental health & wellbeing calendar highlighting key awareness dates in the year to encourage open conversation about mental health.
“There’s a range of tips on how firms can support their teams better in this area, help in managing stress, plus links to a range of other helpful offering such as our podcast. We’re therefore inviting all advisers and firms to explore our Hub, to prioritise mental health both personally and within your business,” Riona concluded.
