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Employers enhancing mental-health benefits over next three years, finds survey

bwolfe — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:00:35 +0000

Over the next three years, 67 per cent of plan sponsors said they anticipate investing money and/or staff resources in wellness areas outside of their health benefits plan, with 51 per cent focusing on investments in emotional or mental health, according to the 2021 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey. It found 14 per cent of plan sponsors […]

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Employers expect increase in medical services, mental-health issues in 2022, finds survey

Jennifer Paterson — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:00:34 +0000

The vast majority (94 per cent) of employers said they expect an increase in medical services in 2022 due to delayed care during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey by Business Group on Health. The survey, which polled 136 large employers that cover more than eight million plan members, asked about changes they […]

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Webinar coverage: Depression in the workplace and redesigning employee support

hillarymuller — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:00:49 +0000

In the last 17 months, workplaces are prioritizing their employees’ physical health above all else. But what happens when employees’ mental health falls to the wayside? “Depression is a constellation of symptoms — and one must show five out of nine symptoms with some of the symptoms in question as slight as a change in […]

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Webinar coverage: Tackling barriers and increasing access to mental-health care

Jennifer Paterson — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:00:33 +0000

While there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel with respect to the coronavirus pandemic and the return to normal life, the stress response from such a rapid and necessary shift in lifestyle has had and will continue to have profound impacts on mental health. Before the pandemic, Canada was already […]

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2021 BPS coverage: Drug, disability claims stabilizing but pandemic’s impact lingers

bwolfe — Tue, 25 May 2021 13:05:07 +0000

While the rates of drug and disability claims are returning to their pre-pandemic levels, employers are still contending with the impact of the coronavirus crisis on their benefits plans. Following the declaration of the pandemic in March 2020, there was a subsequent surge in drug claims attributed to medication stockpiling, said Frédéric Leblanc, strategic advisor […]

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Majority of Canadians experiencing mental-health issues not seeking help: survey

bwolfe — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:35 +0000

More than half (54 per cent) of Canadians experiencing mental-health issues haven’t sought medical support, according to a new survey by Sun Life Financial Inc. Of those Canadians who haven’t sought support for a mental-health issue, 31 per cent said they felt they didn’t need help, while 25 per cent said they couldn’t afford it and […]

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Online CBT effective for chronic, severe mental-health conditions

mschmit — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:00:56 +0000

Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy is reaching pockets of the population that had never previously accessed mental-health care and achieving clinical improvement for users, said Adam Kelly, chief commercial officer at MindBeacon Group, during Benefits Canada’s 2020 Mental Health Summit. iCBT, which is delivered asynchronously either through guided text conversations with a trained psychologist or social […]

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Understanding the journey of a patient with depression

mschmit — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 03:56:17 +0000

Defining depression may seem simple, but it’s actually a complex mental-health disorder that can look different for every person it affects. That’s why a personalized treatment plan is crucial to alleviate symptoms and promote recovery, said Dr. Diane McIntosh, psychiatrist and chief neuroscience officer at Telus Health, during a session at Benefit Canada’s 2020 Mental Health […]

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Co-ordinated treatment plan required to get staff with depression back to work

mschmit — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 03:51:27 +0000

With depression rapidly becoming the primary reason for workplace impairment and disability claims, it’s important to understand the role work plays in maintaining good health. “Love and work are the cornerstones of our humanness,” said Dr. Pratap Chokka, clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Alberta and consultant psychiatrist at Grey Nuns Hospital, during […]

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How CAA’s wellness app is evolving during the pandemic

mschmit — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:00:37 +0000

Wellness apps are becoming an increasingly popular perk for Canadian employers to offer employees, particularly as stress continues to soar as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. CAA Club Group was ahead of the pack, launching its wellness app company-wide in 2018. However, a wide range of meditation and mindfulness apps are available, so plan sponsors have to do […]

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