Financial Industry

Mental health services for financial industry employees

The financial services industry is notorious for high-pressure environments, type A personalities, and demanding workloads. With Talkspace’s clinically proven care, financial employers can prioritize mental health support to achieve greater well-being and enhanced productivity in the workforce.

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Financial employees need investment in their mental health

The intense and competitive atmosphere of the financial services sector can lead to elevated levels of anxiety and depression. A big percentage of financial services professionals say they’d use emotional well-being support if their employer offered it, which makes clear the need to address mental health in the financial services sector.

42%

would use emotional well-being support if it were offered

70%

believe that admitting to mental health issues would have negative consequences at work

67%

of senior decision-makers would consider quitting if stress levels don’t improve

74%

think their employer should be doing more to help the wellbeing of their employees

How it works

Solutions to support financial professionals

When people work in finance and mental health needs aren’t addressed, the cumulative effects may ripple across an organization. Talkspace’s approach focuses on providing attentive care for financial service employees.

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Eliminating long waits

Time is of the essence for busy financial professionals. Talkspace’s proprietary matching process lets employees connect with a licensed provider within days on average, ensuring they receive timely support for their mental health concerns.

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Our flexible approach

A choice of modalities, including text-based therapy, video sessions, and live chat options, allow financial professionals to find care that accommodates their lifestyle or preferences.

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An accessible nationwide network

Talkspace streamlines the path to mental health treatment with a diverse network that spans across all 50 states.

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Proven results for employee wellness

Talkspace research has found that investing in mental health care support can significantly improve employee well-being, and these impact may be especially valuable in the high-stakes financial services industry:

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50% fewer work hours missed
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36% increase in productivity
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39% better work-life balance

Mental health challenges in the finance industry

The fast-paced, high-pressure environment in the financial services industry can take a toll on mental health, and these are some of the specific mental health conditions employees may face:

Stress and anxiety

Stress and anxiety are prevalent among workers in the financial sector due to high competition and market fluctuations.

Burnout

Burnout is a significant issue for professionals in financial services, often resulting from long working hours and prolonged work-related stress.

Depression

The demanding nature of the financial industry contributes to higher rates of depression, and there’s a strong link between job strain and depressive symptoms.

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How Talkspace can help

Self-Guided

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Access to more than 70 self-guided resources and therapist-led classes, with topics like managing stress as a financial advisor, coping strategies for dealing with anxiety and depression, and tips for maintaining physical health while working long hours in the financial services industry.

Therapy

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Talkspace connects financial professionals with licensed therapists experienced in addressing common issues faced by those in this industry. With flexible scheduling options and secure messaging, employees can access confidential support 1:1 whenever they need it most.

Psychiatry

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Talkspace offers online psychiatry services, allowing individuals who would benefit from mental health medication to get a prescription at their convenience, and receive ongoing medication management through virtual appointments with board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric providers.

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Why financial employers partner with Talkspace

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20

published studies
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3 NIH

grants awarded
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25+

partnerships with prestigious research institutes
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Reporting capabilities

Talkspace’s detailed reporting gives you actionable insights into how benefits are being used, so you can enhance or adjust your offerings as needed.

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Access to Talkspace Engage

The Talkspace Engage portal helps busy HR leaders easily promote mental health in the workplace. Access robust marketing and onboarding support, and gather insights from real-time reports on utilization, engagement, and activation. 

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Customized plans and pricing

Talkspace works with each employer partner to find the best solution for your business.

Hear what financial employers have to say

After evaluating the patterns in our health claims data and hearing how challenging it was to get access to good quality care, we expanded our offerings to include Talkspace. We appreciate how quickly and easily our employees can access quality, licensed providers--whether that's during the day, or at 3 AM. We really value their partnership because they've helped our employees lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives, in and outside of the office.
Benefits Manager, Lending Tree
From the initial contact point to launch, Talkspace professionals were all very helpful, professional, understood our needs and were really efficient in helping us launch this benefit to employees during this time of need.
Expensify

Invest in mental health solutions

It can pay to invest in comprehensive mental health care for financial services employees. With Talkspace, you can provide solutions designed to address your workforce’s unique needs, resulting in a more productive, healthy workforce.

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