The mental health of Canadians continues to be affected by the impact of COVID-19. A Canadian survey found a 68% increase in employees reporting mental health challenges and that 61% of employers reported an increase in mental health claims (Medavie Blue Cross).
We know that even just one short term disability claim due to mental health that is prevented from a workplace wellness or workplace support program can save on average $18,000, per case (Benefits Canada). Mental illness accounts for one third of short-term disability and long-term disability claims, but 70% of workplace disability costs (Mental Health Commission of Canada).
This doesn’t take into account the impact that someone’s mental health challenges are having on team morale, engagement and productivity!
The Goals: Our goal is to focus on the prevention of mental health conditions, while also educating employees on how to become more resilient and manage their mental health, particularly as it relates to stress, depression and anxiety. In turn, this leads to increased presenteeism, less absenteeism, better engagement and more productivity.
We offer a variety of solutions to meet the employee and company where they are at.
In April 2020 we kickstarted a Wellness Challenge with a Canadian financial services company to help employees adapt to the new lockdowns and working from home. Surveyed participants responded that after our programs:
“It helped me manage stress and anxiety and focus on things of which I can have some control.”
“It helped me stay motivated to workout even if it’s at home. The health challenge helped me get back on track.”
“I really liked it! I thought it was super relevant and it was a good reminder to do daily beneficial actions for our health, beyond exercising."
Please e-mail info@healthyeatingandliving.com so we can help you put together a program to support your employees mental health.
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