{"id":26854,"date":"2025-07-01T07:04:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T14:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medcor.com\/?page_id=26854"},"modified":"2025-07-22T07:25:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T14:25:39","slug":"mental-health-in-the-workplace-why-it-matters-for-employers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medcor.com\/en-ca\/occupational-health\/mental-health-in-the-workplace-why-it-matters-for-employers\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health in the Workplace: Why It Matters for Employers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Mental Health in the Workplace: Why It Matters for Employers <\/h1>\n\n
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Mental health at work is no longer a niche concern\u2014it’s a foundational part of workplace wellbeing. Younger generations in particular are not only more open about mental health, they expect their employers to support it. According to Benefits Canada<\/a>, 40% of Canadian Gen Z employees say they\u2019re at a mental health breaking point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing mental health at work isn\u2019t just the right thing to do\u2014<\/s>,it\u2019s also good for business. From boosting productivity to lowering absenteeism, mental wellness support is key to a healthier, more effective workforce. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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The Impact of Mental Health on Workplace Productivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mental health problems like anxiety, stress and depression are among the leading causes of lost productivity. According to TELUS Health, Canadian employees with depression lose an average of 56 workdays annually, and those with anxiety lose 55. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic toll is substantial. As reported by the Canadian Mental Health Association<\/a>, 70% of workplace disability costs are attributed to mental illness\u2014and one-third of all short- and long-term disability claims relate to mental health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting mental health in the workplace can lead to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n