CANADA: Based on a recent survey carried out by Environics Research on behalf of Dialogue Health Technologies Inc., approximately a third of Canadians claim that over the past two years, their physical health (30%), mental health (32%), and financial situation (34%), have all become worse or considerably deteriorated.
A majority of Canadians (70%) who answered questions in the survey, composed of more than 1,500 people, suggested they are currently more mindful of their health, a rise of 14 percent from 2021. Remote workers, on the other hand, suffered more stress and anxiety.
This percentage turns out to be 55%, 39% have suffered dwindled productivity, and 33 % have reported a rise in being absent. Half of 80% of people who looked forward to seeking mental health help said that they did not have the financial backing to seek that.
Dr Stephanie Moynihan, an associate medical director at Dialogue, mentioned in a press release, “Physical and mental health issues have a substantial impact on well-being and, if left untreated, can have a wide range of downstream implications on productivity and contribute to chronic health problems.”
She also added, “It is critical for Canadians to recognise the hurdles to improving their physical and mental health, as well as their general well-being. Being well entails more than just not being sick, and developing healthier habits can not only help reverse or treat chronic physical and mental health issues but also prevent them.”
Two major factors that restrict people from taking care of their emotional and physical state are monetary constraints ( 40%) and paucity of time (32%). Employers are approached by employees for support and assistance.
Furthermore, employers’ support of their employees is typically assumed. In reality, 90% of participants believed that it was essential for employers to offer help and support to boost employee well-being, but only 45% said they would have seen employers take such intervention.
Vice-president of health and wellness at Environics Ahsan Sadiq mentions, “Canadians are demanding more help from their employers as they report worsening physical and mental health, as well as financial difficulties concerns that can be made worse by working conditions.”
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