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Canada has been grappling with a mental health crisis for years, but new data from Sun Life shows people are seeking the help they need. Between 2019 and 2022, the number of Sun Life Group Benefits’ plan members making mental health practitioner claims grew by almost 70%. The volume of claims for mental health practitioners also continues […]

For many years, I was the educational consultant to the Canadian Mental Health Association in Toronto, Ontario. In that capacity, I promoted mental health and awareness around mental illness. One of my proudest accomplishments was in developing several mental illness awareness workshops for frontline workers, agencies and caregivers that brought understanding and support strategies to […]

When leaders consider their team’s well-being, factors such as mental health, physical fitness, nutrition, and adequate sleep are typically top of mind. Financial wellness doesn’t usually come up, but it should — because it can have a major impact on all facets of a worker’s life. The National Payroll Institute’s (NPI) Annual Survey of Working […]