More than a third of frontline construction workers in Nova Scotia report high stress, with a significant number turning to alcohol or drugs to cope. Experts say leadership must take mental health as seriously as physical safety.
A large Danish study found that individuals using antidepressants for more than six years had double the risk of sudden cardiac death. But researchers stress: this doesn’t mean patients should stop treatment.
In a paradoxical trend, Canadian and U.S. employees are both highly engaged and highly stressed—especially middle managers. A new Gallup report reveals the toll of increasing complexity, unclear authority, and lack of mental health supports in the workplace.
New data from Telus Health’s mental-health index shows that two out of five Canadian employees are living under constant stress — with significantly lower mental health scores and rising risks for anxiety and depression.
As more employees take mental health leave, a new survey shows many still work while off — with after-hours pressure and poor sleep compounding workplace burnout.
Mental health disorders now make up nearly 40% of all long-term disability claims in Canada. Adjustment and anxiety disorders are rising — and employers must act now to support workers’ mental health.
“If you have a mental-health strategy but you don’t have those other elements, your strategy isn’t going to be very successful,” says Paula Allen of Telus Health. Employers are now aligning mental health support with DEI and psychological safety for long-term success.
Workplace health and safety remains the number one concern for global employers in 2025, topping the list for the second year in a row. A new report from WTW and Clyde & Co reveals that employers are increasingly focused on employee wellbeing alongside emerging risks like cyber threats and civil litigation.