MIMHC launches mental health Q&A series with Altruist Enterprises

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) has launched a series of Q&A webinars focusing on mental health.

The series features conversations with mental health experts, including an exclusive session with Katie Buckingham (pictured), founder of Altruist Enterprises.

Altruist Enterprises helps businesses promote mental wellbeing through training and coaching.

The first webinar was introduced by Jason Berry, MIMHC co-founder and group sales director at Crystal Specialist Finance, aiming to improve the mental health of mortgage industry professionals by sharing best practices.

Buckingham encouraged mortgage companies to prioritise employee wellbeing alongside other business objectives.

She also offered tips for managers to identify and support colleagues facing mental health challenges.

Berry said: “This conversation with Katie has truly kickstarted our new Q&A series by providing expert insight into the most appropriate way for mortgage companies to spot warning signs linked to deteriorating mental health before initiating effective conversations that can truly make a difference.

“It’s incredibly important that we have these conversations and raise awareness of issues surrounding mental wellbeing as the findings of the latest MIMHC survey demonstrate that our sector still has too many unhappy individuals close to burnout.”