What I learnt at a Mental Health Forum
As a Risk Manger at a large Insurance Company (AXA), my work covers a broad range of areas. I recently attended a Mental Health Forum organised by Cover Magazine, as it was sponsored by 5 insurers, and was of professional interest (OK, and Continuous Professional Development credits were available). Mental health is perhaps a lesser known area within the overall gamut of insurance coverage. However, to the applicants and policy holders in the Income Protection (IP) space, it can be vital part of any package. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and Travel insurance are 2 other important areas of coverage. It was noted that Physical Health and Mental Health tend to invite different conversations. People ge nerally to talk positively about their excercise regime and successes in dieting. But mental health in conversations usually often to be have negative association: schizophrenia, depression, anxiety etc. In truth, people participate in activities like jogging and badminton