Sun Life says drug claims to treat mental health disorders such as depression jumped 24% in those under 30 during the pandemic.
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Mental health claims between 2019 and 2021 spiked among young Canadians, and drug claims to treat disorders such as depression or anxiety jumped 24% in those under 30.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
A statement from Sun Life says the increase in mental health drug claims can potentially be viewed as positive as this indicates an increase in awareness around mental health issues and around seeking support. Sun Life’s Designed for Health report shows mental disorders continue to be the main driver of disability claims — representing more than half of all disability claims for those under 44 years old.
Earlier this year, Sun Life pledged $3.7 million — through 10 partner organizations coast to coast, including CAMH and Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto — to support mental health programs for at-risk and marginalized youth in Canada.Share this article in your social network
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