We launched Headway to offer business leaders the tools, frameworks and resources they need to take bold action and commit to creating a mentally healthier workforce. With most of our waking hours spent at work, it became clear to us that we needed to spark a movement and inspire massive action around wellbeing in the workplace. Not only is it the right thing to do, but there is a robust business case for doing so.
2 in 5
Canadians will experience a mental health challenge each year; by age 40, 50% of us will.
500,000
The number of Canadians who do not go to work each week due to a mental health condition.
$90 billion
Projected annual cost to the Canadian economy in lost productivity.
30%
Percentage of disability claims due to mental health.
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