Canadians’ mental health trending downward

Morneau Shepell is Canada’s leading source of the latest mental health metrics. Their Mental Health Index™ (MHI) provides a measure of the current mental health status of employed adults in a given geography, compared to the benchmarks collected in 2017, 2018, and 2019. The increases and decreases in the Index are intended to predict cost and productivity risks, and inform the need for investment in mental health supports by business and government

 

Aug 2020 Report Findings

The overall MHI for August is -11 points, down one point from July. A negative score indicates poorer mental health relative to the benchmark, and a positive score indicates better mental health.

After a period of slow but steady improvement, the MHI score declined in all but two categories as compared to July.

The data for this report was collected via an online survey of 3,000 Canadians who live in Canada and are currently employed. Participants were selected to be representative of the age, gender, industry and geographic distribution in Canada. The same respondents participate each month to remove sampling bias.

 

Call (780)-340-5727 to speak with our 541 Eagleson Wynd, Edmonton T6M 0Y4 team for free.
Picture of Ben Barfett

Ben Barfett

Ben Barfett, Principal and Consultant, has spent his life in the construction sector, specifically heavy civil, enviro, commercial, and energy. Having held senior roles in business development, technical advisory, and regional management, he earned his stripes in the field and in head office. Conscious of the interplay between commercial, legal, and execution aspects of construction, his business insights are informed by expertise in WCB policy and enhanced with disability-specific training.

Picture of Ben Barfett

Ben Barfett

Ben Barfett, Principal and Consultant, has spent his life in the construction sector, specifically heavy civil, enviro, commercial, and energy. Having held senior roles in business development, technical advisory, and regional management, he earned his stripes in the field and in head office. Conscious of the interplay between commercial, legal, and execution aspects of construction, his business insights are informed by expertise in WCB policy and enhanced with disability-specific training.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

DISCUSS YOUR CLAIM WITH US

Our phone lines are open 24/7 so reach out to us at anytime.

Alternatively, you can fill out our online form and we will respond within 24 hrs.

Get started with a Free Consultation

Article Categories