How stressed out are we these days? The Mental Health Commission is attempting to give us a better idea.
Its study reveals 28 per cent of worker say they suffer from high job related stress.
16 and a half per cent of caregivers admit they suffer high levels of stress coping with older family members who need taking care of.
20 per cent of university students admit to self harming and claims for pension disability benefits because of mental health issues have been steadlily increasing since 2004. They now represent more than 30 per cent of all claims filed.
The suicide rate in Canada is now higher than it is in some other developed countries.
