Mental Health in the Canadian Workplace

21.4% of the working population in CANADA currently experience mental health problems and illnesses

30% of all Short and Long Term Disability Claims

EFFECTS ON INDIVIDUALS

EFFECTS ON WORKPLACES

FINANCIAL

PRODUCTIVITY

STRESS CONTRIBUTORS

COST TO CANADIANS

$50 BILLION

A supportive work environment can reduce ONSET, SEVERITY, IMPACT & DURACTION of a mental illness.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one in which every reasonable effort is made to promote the mental health of employees.

Only 23% of Canadians feel comfortable talking to their employer about their mental illness for fear of facing discrimination or dismissal

WORKPLACE BENEFITS

What can EMPLOYERS do to help?

10 HEALTHY HABITS for mental fitness

Statistical Sources: Making the Case for Investing in Mental Health in Canada, Mental Health Commission of Canada Canadian Medical Association

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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety