This week marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, and we at Connect want to give a voice to emotional well-being during challenging times. We are always mindful of our staff’s well-being and equally concerned about the mental health of our community, country and the wider world. 
Our well-being ethos is centred around three main principles:
Connection:
We believe strongly in the power of connection and how it can help us build meaningful relationships that make us stronger mentally and emotionally. We strive to create opportunities for meaningful connections within our community and beyond.
Awareness:
Our goal is to increase awareness of mental health issues by giving a voice to emotional well-being to help find the support they need. We work to ensure that our community is equipped with the knowledge and empowered mental strength to identify better signs of mental health problems and to encourage them to seek appropriate treatment and assistance.
Self-Care:
We understand that self-care is essential for maintaining good mental health, so we actively encourage our community to participate in activities promoting well-being and healthy lifestyles. We also advocate for the importance of rest, relaxation, and self-compassion.
Why give a voice to emotional well-being during challenging times
Rising living costs have left many people feeling hopeless. Unfortunately, the Bank of England’s (BoE) recent decision to raise the base rate has added pressure to an already fragile economy. This change has created additional challenges for many mortgage holders, which is where we can help.
There is a clear link between financial stress and mental health. Uncertainty about money can be overwhelming. The Mental Health Foundation has even chosen anxiety as the theme for this year’s awareness week. Rising costs and financial pressure may make many worried about keeping up with payments. While feeling anxious is a natural response, it can harm overall well-being.
Financial concerns can affect mental health, so we encourage businesses to support customers facing difficulties. We believe in promoting emotional well-being during tough times. However, our primary expertise lies in financial services. We offer tailored solutions to help those dealing with financial stress caused by mental health challenges. Our services include:
- Refinancing (remortgage)
- Bridging loan
- Second Charge
- Equity release
Our Service
While this is not the same as therapy or debt management solutions, our services can provide peace of mind. Customers may prefer to avoid debt management, but they must know all available options. This is especially important for those whose fixed rates have ended or are on less favourable terms.
One potential solution is equity release or a remortgage for debt consolidation or lower monthly payments. If a mortgage has high early repayment charges, taking out a second-charge mortgage may be cheaper than remortgage. This can help ease financial pressures.
We believe in promoting emotional well-being during difficult times. No one should feel they need to suffer in silence. If you have a mortgage and need advice, we are here to help reduce stress levels. Take the time this week to prioritise your mental health. Seek the support you need and deserve. Do not ignore the signs—speak up today.
Thank you for reading our publication “Giving A Voice To Emotional Well-being | Challenging Times.” Stay “Connect“-ed for more updates soon!
