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July 8, 2026

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Why More Gen Z Men Are Taking Mental Health Leave

A new survey suggests Gen Z men are taking mental health leave at higher rates than previous generations, signaling changing attitudes toward workplace mental health. However, the findings also...

August 7, 2025

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Placebos for PMS Work

A new study shows that placebos can still improve PMS symptoms — even when patients are told the pills are fake. The key? A simple explanation.

July 31, 2025

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Stress, Silence, and Substance Use: Mental Health Crisis Among Construction Workers in Nova Scotia

More than a third of frontline construction workers in Nova Scotia report high stress, with a significant number turning to alcohol or drugs to cope. Experts say leadership must take mental health as...

July 29, 2025

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Antidepressants Linked to Cardiac Arrest

A large Danish study found that individuals using antidepressants for more than six years had double the risk of sudden cardiac death. But researchers stress: this doesn’t mean patients should stop...

July 17, 2025

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A Thriving But Stressed Workforce: Why Managers Are Burning Out

In a paradoxical trend, Canadian and U. S. employees are both highly engaged and highly stressed — especially middle managers. A new Gallup report reveals the toll of increasing complexity, unclear...

June 30, 2025

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Constant Stress Affecting 40% of Canadian Employees

New data from Telus Health’s mental-health index shows that two out of five Canadian employees are living under constant stress — with significantly lower mental health scores and rising risks...

June 24, 2025

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Mental Health Leaves Are Increasing — But So Are After-Hours Expectations

As more employees take mental health leave, a new survey shows many still work while off — with after-hours pressure and poor sleep compounding workplace burnout.

June 17, 2025

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Mental Health Claims on the Rise: Why Canadian Employers Can’t Afford to Wait

Mental health disorders now make up nearly 40% of all long-term disability claims in Canada. Adjustment and anxiety disorders are rising — and employers must act now to support workers’ mental...

May 7, 2025

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The Role of Psychological Safety and DEI in Workplace Well-being

“If you have a mental-health strategy but you don’t have those other elements, your strategy isn’t going to be very successful,” says Paula Allen of Telus Health. Employers are now aligning...

April 23, 2025

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Health and Safety Still Top Risk for Employers Globally in 2025

Workplace health and safety remains the number one concern for global employers in 2025, topping the list for the second year in a row.