With one in three Canadians reporting worsened mental health, especially with most believing that their financial situation has a greater impact on their mental well-being than any other factor, including physical health, family, or work situation, employers are expected to step in. Alarmingly, 43% of Canadians lack the financial resources to access professional mental health care. Meanwhile, 47% of working Canadians depend on employer benefits to improve their well-being, yet over half have not utilized their Employee Assistance Program (EAP), despite it being offered by most employers. This underscores the urgent need for more accessible and targeted support through EAPs and virtual primary care, ensuring that employees can effectively address mental health challenges
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