Mental health drug claims skyrocket among young Canadians CanadiansInvest
TORONTO – It is no surprise the pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of Canadians. Yet new Sun Life data shows just how impacted young people have been. Mental health drug claims between 2019 and 2021 skyrocketed among young Canadians. For those 30 and under, drug claims to treat mental disorders increased 24%. Adults between 30 and 39 years of age also experienced a rise in claims at 13%. In total, 16% of Sun Life’s total drug claims in 2021 were for mental disorders.
While these statistics may seem alarming, they could signal an increase in awareness and discussion around mental health issues and seeking support. This may be helping to break the stigma and encouraging people to seek treatment for their mental health. Sun Life’s Designed for Health report shows mental disorders continue to be the main driver of disability claims. Over half of all disability claims for those under 44 years old are for mental disorders. Quicker recoveries and better long-term outcomes are often seen by those with early access to care.
Sun Life’s innovative health solutions help Clients wherever they are on their health journeys. Some of the mental health solutions offered include Mental Health Coach provided by CloudMD, a mental health toolkit for employers, and Lumino Health Virtual Care Stress Management and Well-Being program and Employee Assistance Program powered by Dialogue.
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