One in four WeCare users seeking mental health support: Canada Life

The provider surveyed 2,100 patients post consultation and found that among the cases for mental health, 59% were women and 41% were men, while 19% of these cases were no longer classified as requiring further support based on clinical definitions. Overall, demand for virtual services including GP consultations, mental health, nutrition, and second medical opinions were up by over one quarter (27%) last year. For GP appointments, over half (54%) of users avoided taking time off work due to the consultation, and a further 27% experienced a "swifter" return to the workplace than initial...