Mental health is a clear example of a risk where the public system fails to catch the demand – and employer plans are quietly becoming the first line of defence
One in five young men report moderately severe to severe mental health conditions
Manulife survey shows most productivity loss occurs while employees are still at work
Half of Canadians will face mental illness by 40, yet most stay silent at work
Cost remains the biggest barrier keeping workers from getting help
Employers who fund virtual care could net $635 per worker annually, a new study finds