Mental health is defined as the state of ‘total well-being of an individual’
There are many things that can contribute to an individual’s mental health such as their environment and financial state.
We are all on a continuum and it is a range of behaviours that help a person to function well. Alex and a panel of experts discuss defining mental health and not only the response to mental health challenges but the barriers that exist for professionals and individuals in the mental health arena.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
Mental health is a vital part of an individual’s well-being.
The environment can be a trigger for some peoples mental health issues.
If you have experienced trauma in your life then this can cause mental health issues.
Because we don’t see mental health as part of our general health we don’t seek help.
Mental health can be easy to dismiss and often people don’t want to be seen as a person with problems.
Mental is a state of being that you need to check constantly. Checking in with yourself every day is about sustaining your mental health
It is difficult to function in society when you have mental health issues.
People don’t want to admit to issues because of the stigma and this leads to under-reporting.
Language is how we communicate and the language around mental health is part of the problem. People often don’t have the language to express how they are feeling.
We need to understand the problem so that we can take the opportunity to then solve it.
BEST MOMENTS
‘We often view mental health as something other people suffer from’
‘The role of genetics is a huge part of mental health you can have a genetic disposition which can be activated through stress or trauma’
‘You can’t think yourself better if you are ill’
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ABOUT THE GUESTS
Brenda Malinki (BM) - Telecoms consultant, mental health and women empowerment advocate
Cheys Chagomerana (CC) - Finance professional with experience in management consultancy
Dalitso Nyalani (DN) - Licenced mental health therapist with experience in addiction and trauma
Fai Cheleuka (FC) - Residential provider for people with mental illness and developmental disabilities
Folake Yusuff (FY) - GP and advocate for mental and financial well-being
Pamela Naphiyo (PN) - Finance student with experience in social welfare and spiritual wellbeing
Rhodrick Kalumpha (RK) - Chartered Accountant, cultural activist and mental health advocate
Wanangwa Clara Namelo (WCN) - Clinical oncologist, part of leadership team in Women Ministries
ABOUT THE HOST
Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase
Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).
He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring
Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.
Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.
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