{"id":624122,"date":"2024-06-13T17:49:01","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T14:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-powerful-influence-of-the-workplace-on-mental-well-being\/"},"modified":"2024-06-13T17:49:01","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T14:49:01","slug":"the-powerful-influence-of-the-workplace-on-mental-well-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-powerful-influence-of-the-workplace-on-mental-well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"#The powerful influence of the workplace on mental well-being"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3be7b3b9ff7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">\u201cI survived the most difficult time of my life because of decisions made by people right here in this room,\u201d Jennifer Young told a global forum of her Manulife colleagues, this past February. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">A member of Manulife\u2019s Human Resources Team, Jennifer spoke about her journey with postpartum depression and anxiety at the forum, which featured personal stories from Manulife employees about what <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manulife.com\/en\/about\/better.html\">Better<\/a> means to them and how it connects to the organization\u2019s mission and purpose.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">\u201cI felt sad. I felt scared. I felt defeated. And then I felt nothing\u2014that\u2019s when I needed to get help,\u201d she said through a tearful but determined voice.\u00a0 \u201cAnd I\u2019m not exaggerating one bit when I tell you that if I didn\u2019t know for a fact that I had comprehensive mental health care coverage through Manulife, I wouldn\u2019t have gotten help.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligndefault \"><img alt=\"Jennifer Young, Human Resources, Manulife\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 100vw\" srcset=\"\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FJenniferYoungDSC00026v2-scaled.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75 640w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FJenniferYoungDSC00026v2-scaled.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 750w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FJenniferYoungDSC00026v2-scaled.jpg&amp;w=828&amp;q=75 828w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FJenniferYoungDSC00026v2-scaled.jpg&amp;w=1080&amp;q=75 1080w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FJenniferYoungDSC00026v2-scaled.jpg&amp;w=1200&amp;q=75 1200w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FJenniferYoungDSC00026v2-scaled.jpg&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 1920w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FJenniferYoungDSC00026v2-scaled.jpg&amp;w=2048&amp;q=75 2048w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FJenniferYoungDSC00026v2-scaled.jpg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/macleans.ca\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FJenniferYoungDSC00026v2-scaled.jpg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75\"\/><figcaption class=\"w-full text-left\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">Jennifer\u2019s journey is very common, with 23 per cent of mothers and 22 per cent of fathers affected by postpartum depression and anxiety.<sup>1,2<\/sup>\u00a0But, her story is also reflective of a broader national narrative, in which Canadian workers are increasingly looking to their employers for support during a mental health crisis. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">The number of workers and their family members seeking treatment for mental illness grew by 8.6 per cent in 2021, another 4 per cent in 2022, and 5 per cent in 2023, according to Manulife Group Benefits aggregate claims data. In the 2023 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey, 18 per cent of those surveyed said they currently have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition.<sup>3<\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Undeniable_impact_on_productivity_and_disability\"><\/span><strong>Undeniable impact on productivity and disability\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">Manulife claims data show that mental health concerns are the leading cause for both short-term and long-term disability, ahead of disability claims for physical injuries and all other chronic conditions.<sup>4<\/sup>\u00a0According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, mental illness accounts for two-thirds of long-term disability costs.<sup>5<\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">A staggering 48 per cent of employees are experiencing at least one work-related mental health risk factor, according to Manulife\u2019s 2023 Wellness Report, a survey of 8,728 employees from 99 Canadian organizations. For example, 27 per cent of respondents faced challenges with work-life balance, 17 per cent struggled managing their workload, and 22 per cent said work-related stress impacted their sleep.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">The effects on workplace productivity are substantial and should be concerning for Canadian employers. An average of 49 days per employee were lost due to health-related absences and presenteeism in 2023, which is up from 48 days in 2022, and 41 days in 2021.<sup>6<\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worrying_gap_in_mental_health_coverage_for_Canadians\"><\/span><strong>Worrying gap in mental health coverage for Canadians\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">The average amount of employee benefits coverage for psychotherapy in Canada is just $750,<sup>7<\/sup>\u00a0an amount that would likely only cover between 3 and 5 sessions of therapy\u2014far less than what is needed to treat common mental illnesses.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">\u201cThere can be a significant impact on the success of therapy if it is curtailed or terminated early due to a lack of access or financial resources,\u201d says Dr. Claire Harrigan, a Psychiatrist, at Cleveland Clinic Canada, Manulife\u2019s Medical Director. \u201cBeyond finding the right practitioner, building a successful therapeutic relationship takes time\u2014as does the therapy itself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">Luckily for Jennifer, Manulife provides employees $12,000 in coverage annually per family member for a mental health benefit which includes support for therapy from practitioners such as psychologists, clinical counsellors, psychoanalysts, and social workers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">\u201cI couldn\u2019t have financially afforded it on my own,\u201d says Jennifer. \u201cI spent my maternity leave getting treatment, healing, and learning how to be a mom to my newborn son.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), cognitive behavioural therapy for problems such as anxiety or depression usually involves 12 to 20 sessions. For this number of visits, employees may need between $2,000 and $4,000 worth of coverage per year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">\u201cWhen an employee has sufficient coverage for mental health services, it can be a profound motivator for them to seek treatment,\u201d says Dr. Georgia Pomaki, who leads Manulife\u2019s Mental Health Best Practices Team, and is the current Chair of the Technical Committee of the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligndefault \"><img alt=\"Dr. Georgia Pomaki, Mental Health Best Practices, Manulife, &amp; Technical Committee Chair, Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 100vw\" srcset=\"\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FHead-photo-Georgia-scaled.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75 640w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FHead-photo-Georgia-scaled.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 750w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FHead-photo-Georgia-scaled.jpg&amp;w=828&amp;q=75 828w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FHead-photo-Georgia-scaled.jpg&amp;w=1080&amp;q=75 1080w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FHead-photo-Georgia-scaled.jpg&amp;w=1200&amp;q=75 1200w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FHead-photo-Georgia-scaled.jpg&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 1920w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FHead-photo-Georgia-scaled.jpg&amp;w=2048&amp;q=75 2048w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FHead-photo-Georgia-scaled.jpg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/macleans.ca\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FHead-photo-Georgia-scaled.jpg&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75\"\/><figcaption class=\"w-full text-left\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">\u201cNot only will they feel their mental health is valued, but there\u2019s an implicit message that their employer is fostering a culture of wellness and acceptance,\u201d she adds. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mental_health_solutions_for_the_workplace\"><\/span><strong>Mental health solutions for the workplace\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">In addition to coverage for therapy, employers can take steps to increase the likelihood workers will be successful when they do decide to get help. A full-service Employee and Family Assistance Program can provide employees with 24\/7\/365 access to immediate, confidential, and personalized support from mental health practitioners by phone, video, in person, or online. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">As well, 24\/7 virtual care services with on-demand access to healthcare professionals who support primary care and mental health can help ensure employees can get support when and where it\u2019s convenient for them. Coverage for Personalized Medicine has also been a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> changer for some individuals and their families. Following a simple swab of the inner cheek, a pharmacogenetic test can help inform which medications may be more helpful for someone with a mental illness, based on their genetic makeup.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">Manulife\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manulife.ca\/mentalhealth\">Workplace Solutions for Mental Health<\/a> offers a number of recommendations, tools, and resources for employers, which includes free online mental health training for managers. The four-part course is designed to equip leaders with the insight and skills they need to help support mental wellness.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligndefault \"><img alt=\"alt tag missing\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 100vw\" srcset=\"\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FManulife-Infographic.png&amp;w=640&amp;q=75 640w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FManulife-Infographic.png&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 750w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FManulife-Infographic.png&amp;w=828&amp;q=75 828w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FManulife-Infographic.png&amp;w=1080&amp;q=75 1080w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FManulife-Infographic.png&amp;w=1200&amp;q=75 1200w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FManulife-Infographic.png&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 1920w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FManulife-Infographic.png&amp;w=2048&amp;q=75 2048w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FManulife-Infographic.png&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/macleans.ca\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.macleans.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FManulife-Infographic.png&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75\"\/><figcaption class=\"w-full text-left\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\"     undefined\">To find out more about what your group benefits plan covers or to make changes to your plan, talk to your benefits advisor. If you have a plan with Manulife, contact your Manulife representative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block-core\">\n<p class=\" font-small    undefined\"><sup>1<\/sup> Statistics Canada, 2019.<br \/><sup>2<\/sup> Dennis, C.-L., Marini, F., Dol, J., Vigod, S. N., Grigoriadis, S., &amp; Brown, H. K. Paternal prevalence and risk factors for comorbid depression and anxiety across the first 2 years postpartum: A nationwide Canadian cohort study. Depression and Anxiety, 2022.<br \/><sup>3<\/sup>\u00a02023 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey, 2023.<br \/><sup>4<\/sup>\u00a0Manulife Group Benefits aggregate claims data, 2021, 2022, 2023.<br \/><sup>5<\/sup> Mental Health Commission of Canada, Organizations committed to improving employee mental health can now be guided by two pioneers, 2021.<br \/><sup>6<\/sup> Manulife Wellness Report, 2021, 2022, 2023.<br \/><sup>7<\/sup> Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey, 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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