DEI Director Michele Xiong and Yasmine Debnam discuss mental health in the real estate industry. We are bringing this topic to light and talking about how firms can make this a priority for their employees.
1:10 : Introducing Yasmine Debnam
4:24 : What was the point where Yasmine started you thinking about the mental stability of real estate agents?
7:20 : The stigma of the subject of mental health within the workplace
9:10 : Burnout and how to identify the symptoms
12:44 : Conversations about what you can handle vs. striving for success
13:42 : Added stress, new to the industry with COVID and no inventory. How do you cope?
17:28 : Are firms taking a proactive approach to mental health wellness for employees?
20:16 : Opportunity gaps firms can do right now to help agents
24:48 : How to start conversations in your office about mental health in your own firm or with co-workers
28:44 : Tools and resources for individuals seeking therapy
Resources:
Betterhelp.com
https://www.healthline.com/health/therapy-for-every-budget#free-or-low-income-services
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nc/wake-county