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Interesting statistics
The importance of good mental health is a hot topic these days. And that's no surprise since, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), all Canadians are directly or indirectly affected by mental illness. It may affect them personally, or it may touch their families, friends or colleagues. Mental illness can change your life.
Fast facts
According to the CMHA:
- 20% of Canadians will personally experience a mental illness in their lifetime, due to a complex interplay of genetic, biological, personality and environmental factors.
- Approximately 8% of adults will experience major depression at some time in their lives.
More fast facts at our partner's website
What are the top sources of stress of Canadians?
Here are the top 10 greatest sources of stress Canadians cited in our survey:
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Top sources of stress according to our 2008 Health is Cool! survey |
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Sources of stress |
% |
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1 |
Money problems |
43% |
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2 |
Health problems / staying healthy |
22% |
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3 |
Work pressures |
18% |
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4 |
Family problems |
17% |
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5 |
Meeting Children’s needs |
16% |
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6 |
Illness/health of someone close |
11% |
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7 |
Workload |
10% |
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8 |
Interpersonal situations |
7% |
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9 |
Education/academic attainments |
6% |
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10 |
Social and political situation/environmental issues |
6% |
Work-Life balance
Every year for the past five years, Desjardins Financial Security has conducted a national survey on Canadians' physical and mental health. Did you know:
- That 37% of Canadians did not take time off work when they experienced physical health problems related to stress, anxiety or depression, because they needed the income?
- That money is the main cause of stress outside work?
Find out more about what our surveys showed in the three volumes of Health is Cool!
More statistics to come!
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