One in 5 Canadians experience mental health issues, and that should be a huge concern to employers. Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent conditions affecting employees in the workplace. While mental health concerns were previously thought of as private issues, there’s a strong business case for addressing employee mental health. According to the
Mental Health Commission of Canada, mental health issues cost Canadian workplaces over $6 billion annually in lost productivity. Employees suffering from mental health issues not only miss work due to stress, but even when they’re at work, they may have trouble delivering their best work.
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