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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.
     

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How are Canadians coping during these difficult economic times?

Since the start of the recession, a large number of respondents have experienced the following:

Stress

47%

Lack or loss of sleep

34%

Headaches, muscle aches, other tension

33%

Anxiety

29%

Weight gain

17%

Depression

13%

Sick more often

11%

Loss of appetite

7%

Work-Life balance and stress

For the past six years, Desjardins Financial Security has conducted a national survey on Canadians' physical and mental health. 

Once again this year, we asked respondents to compare their current stress levels to the previous year the following said they have experienced increased stress:

  • 35% of Canadians!
  • 40% of Ontarians!

 

More statistics to come!

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