Survey finds one in three Canadian employees suffer from mental illness
One in three Canadian employees suffer or have suffered from a mental health condition, according to a survey by Morneau Shepell.
More than one-half (58 per cent) said their productivity has been negatively impacted by stress at work, while 45 per cent said they have thought about leaving their job. Almost one-third of employees have taken time off work because of workplace stress and 25 per cent have become ill in the last six months due to stress.
Eighty-three per cent said stress itself is not universally negative, depending on how the workplace supports and responds to workers.
Employees believe overwhelmingly that a psychologically healthy workplace is a productive one.
Only 56 per cent of employees believe their organization supports mental wellness on the job.
"The survey revealed some disconnects between employer and employee perceptions on how mental wellness is being handled in the workplace," said Paula Allen, vice-president of research and integrative solutions at Morneau Shepell.
