A new survey of Canadian workers has revealed alarming statistics: 23% had thoughts of self-harm or suicide in the previous two weeks, and 36% had such thoughts in the previous year.
“These statistics serve as a wake-up call for employers to recognize and address the mental health crisis within the workplace,” said Ramakant Vempati, president and co-founder of mental health provider Wysa, which surveyed 2,000 workers across all industries in Canada in February.
“Even one person contemplating suicide or self-harm is too high. The average person will spend one-third of their lifetime at work, so companies have an opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting individuals.”
