Staying mentally healthy is as important as looking after your physical health. There’s an abundance of great tools, support services and benefits available to help you stay mentally fit – because your mind matters. Or if you already know the support service you would like to use, scroll down to view their contact details.
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How can we help you stay healthy and get more out of life?
Thrive Mental Wellbeing App
The Thrive app will help you and your family maximise your mental wellbeing. Explore stress-busting therapies such as meditation and deep muscle relaxation, and ideas for activities and games that will help you keep active and get the most out of life.
How to accessHCA Roodlane Wellness & Resilience review
Book a 30-minute consultation with a HCA Roodlane GP and get practical tips and advice on how to improve your mental wellbeing and strengthen your resilience.
How to accessLooking after Your Wellbeing – Echonet
Look after your mental and physical wellbeing with shared online resources, including Webinars and Events.
Firstbeat lifestyle assessment
This assessment tracks your heart rate variability, stress levels, sleep and how well you recover. Based on the results, you get advice and tips on how to avoid health risks and boost your performance. Email Hadassah.Sheer@uk.bnpparibas.com to find out more and book an appointment.
Onsite physiologist appointment
Small changes in your lifestyle could help you feel a lot better. Our onsite physiologist will help you improve your wellbeing with advice on everything from exercise to diet and more. Email Hadassah.Sheer@uk.bnpparibas.com to book an appointment.
No matter how bad things seem, there’s always someone who can help.
The Samaritans
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call any time, day or night, from any phone for free on 116 123.
from e-counselling to relaxation therapy.
Thrive Mental Wellbeing App
You’ll find self-care therapies such as medication, deep muscle relaxation and online CBT on the Thrive app. If you find you need more help, you can also access confidential e-counselling through the app.
How to accessEmployee Assistance Programme
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is here to support you through life’s challenges 24/7. It offers a range of services to help cope with everyday life issues, such as financial or legal matters. There is also one-to-one counselling and support with managing stress if you don’t have access to the private medical benefit.
How to access
Get confidential support from a colleague who understands
Mental Health First Aider
Get confidential support from someone who understands. Speak to a BNPP colleague trained by Mental Health First Aid England who will listen and direct you to an appropriate service if needed. To find a mental health first aider in your area, see our TimetoTalk leaflet.
Occupational Health Advisor
Talk to an independent medically-trained occupational health advisor from HCA Roodlane Medical. They will listen and help you overcome any issues you’re facing, providing ongoing support and advice to help you get back to your best. Contact your HRBP or email: kjell.dahlen@uk.bnpparibas.com.
Line Manager / HR
Your line manager may be able to suggest ways that work could help to ease your challenges. They’ll be able to listen, work through possible solutions, or direct you to appropriate services. You can also speak to your HR Business Partner.
BNPP Networks
Join one of our employee networks and get support, advice and guidance from colleagues in a similar situation.
- Ability network for people of all abilities and disabilities
- Early Careers network for those in the early stages of their careers
- MixCity gender equality network for women and men
- Multi-Cultural network celebrating the diverse cultures in our workforce
- Parents & Carers network for people in working families
- BNP Paribas PRIDE for LGBT+ colleagues
You can find out more information on Echonet.
from trained professionals
Stronger Minds
(AXA Health)
Our private medical cover includes a Stronger Minds pathway, with trained counsellors and psychologists who will assess your needs, offer support and direct you to an appropriate service if needed. You get straight through to expert help without needing a GP referral. Call 0800 068 6255.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (HCA Roodlane)
Sometimes talking is the best therapy. This service offers one-to-one cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) face-to-face or on the phone. You don’t need a GP referral. Just call or email to book an appointment.
How to accessPrivate GP
A GP can take a rounded view of your physical and mental health. After an assessment, they might direct you to an appropriate service, prescribe medication if needed or suggest self-care therapies. The service offers a choice of traditional or app-based GP consultations and is open to your partner and children if you’ve added them on Spectrum.
How to accessEmployee Assistance Programme
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is here to support you through life’s challenges 24/7. It offers a range of services to help cope with everyday life issues, such as financial or legal matters. There is also one-to-one counselling and support with managing stress if you don’t have access to the private medical benefit.
How to access
