World Mental Health Day 2024

🧠 Today is World Mental Health Day, a day that is essential to highlighting the role mental well-being plays in the financial and banking industry.

🌍 In an environment where high performance is the norm, the pressure can be intense and unrelenting. Prioritizing your mental health isn’t just about personal resilience; it’s about creating a culture where everyone can thrive and do their best work without compromising their well-being.

Here at EMEC Insights we encourage you to help us break the stigma, have open conversations, and support each other in building a more balanced and resilient industry.

Remember: taking care of our mental health is just as crucial as any other investment we make.


❗If you feel that you or someone you know may need help, here are some key UK based services to contact:❗

Samaritans - Call 116 123 (24/7) - Confidential support for those in distress.
samaritans.org

Mind - Call 0300 123 3393 - Advice and resources for mental health support.
mind.org.uk

Shout - Text "SHOUT" to 85258 (24/7) - Free, confidential text support.
giveusashout.org

Rethink Mental Illness - Call 0300 5000 927 - Support for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
rethink.org

CALM - Call 0800 58 58 58 (5 p.m. – midnight)
Mental health and suicide prevention support.
thecalmzone.net