Mood and anxiety disorders
Most common types of mental illness in Canada1
Mood disorders (depressive disorders and bipolar disorders) and anxiety disorders affect the lives and functioning of people experiencing them, physically, mentally and socially.
Prevalence of certain mood and anxiety disorders have nearly doubled in the last decade2
- The percentage of adults with generalized anxiety disorder increased from 2.6% to 5.2% between 2012 and 2022. There are similar increases for major depressive episodes (from 4.7% to 7.6%) and bipolar disorders (from 1.5% to 2.1%).2
- Half of the people experiencing these mood and anxiety disorders have not talked to a healthcare professional about their mental health in the past 12 months.2
- 60% of these individuals reported needing counselling or psychotherapy services, but only 44% have received them.2
How does the Mental Health Focus offer stand out?
Desjardins Insurance’s coverage is more comprehensive than ever. It’s designed to facilitate and expedite care, diagnosis and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders.
- Targeted prevention tools on the Health is Cool 360° platform: many resources, including four mental health self-assessment questionnaires.
- Awareness activities, including mental health seminars in the workplace.
- Immediate handling through telemedicine and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and quick referrals to specialists.
- A process that provides reassurance: Plan members can get a second medical opinion for mental health.
- Wider range of coverage for services provided by eligible professionals. Coverage is now provided for professional fees associated with self-management workshops provided by our partner, Relief. Fees incurred for internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) are also covered.
- Personalized support through Health PACT, a telephone coaching service that helps plan members navigate the healthcare system and find the specialists they need (doctors, psychologists, etc.).
- Optimized disability and rehabilitation management, thanks to proper tools and training provided to the people involved.
- Manager support through our Manager Assistance Program.
Benefits of Desjardins Insurance
+ A wide range of coverages to support employee mental health: Healthy Weight Focus, Family Focus, sleep health (HALEO program), Women’s Health Focus, etc.
+ A holistic approach to mental health that provides access to multiple specialists.
+ Caring and personalized support that promotes wellness.
1. Report from the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System, Public Health Agency of Canada, 2016. 2. Mental Health and Access to Care Survey, Statistics Canada, 2022.
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