{"id":7227,"date":"2026-05-15T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.legeropinion.com\/?p=7227"},"modified":"2026-05-25T14:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:30:09","slug":"mentalhealthmonth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.legeropinion.com\/en\/news\/mentalhealthmonth\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health in Canada\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mental Health in Canada: What the 2026 Data Reveals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a great opportunity to take a moment to reflect on our well-being and that of those around us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a world where personal, professional, and societal pressures are ever-present, mental health has become impossible to ignore. And yet, despite growing awareness, many realities remain under the surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Reality That Often Stays Hidden<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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According to a LEO survey conducted in February 2026, nearly one in two Canadians has hidden their mental health status at work over the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even more striking, 24% say they do so consistently with their employer or colleagues, even when dealing with stress, anxiety, or burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The takeaway is clear: mental health is still a difficult conversation in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unequal Experiences Across Groups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mental health is not experienced the same way by everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Younger workers are particularly affected, with nearly one in four consistently concealing their struggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women are also more likely to hide their mental health, with 50% reporting they do so, compared to 38% of men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These gaps reflect deeper realities, including job insecurity and the persistent stigma surrounding mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Progress, but Not Without Limits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are, however, signs of progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, 86% of Canadians rated their mental health as good, very good, or excellent, compared to 79% in 2020. At the same time, the proportion reporting poor mental health has declined from 19% to 11%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While encouraging, these figures should be interpreted with caution. Progress is real, but it remains uneven, especially in workplace settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Context Plays a Major Part<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mental health does not exist in isolation. It is shaped by the world around us. Mental health isn\u2019t only about personal challenges; it\u2019s also shaped by the environment around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canadians point to several key factors influencing their well-being:<\/p>\n\n\n\n