MHRC Report: Mental Health Pulse Check 2025

As leaders focus on strengthening Canada’s economy, this report created in partnership with GreenShield, highlighting mental health insights from 2025 and identifying critical areas of focus for 2026. reinforceing the direct link between healthy Canadians, a resilient workforce, and long-term prosperity.

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A woman sitting on an orange chair beside a large plant, has her head down resting on the palm of her hand. She looks to be under duress

Canadians’ mental health has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels. Rising living costs, housing pressures, AI-driven workplace change, climate anxiety, and global uncertainty are placing growing strain on individuals and communities. These pressures are already contributing to a 36% loss in productivity and 11% absenteeism, costing employers an estimated $5,500 to $28,500 per employee annually.

Drawing on MHRC’s longitudinal dataset dating back to April 2020, as well as new findings from 2025 supported by cross-sector partners including GreenShield, this report identifies insights across three areas:

  • Workers and their wellbeing
  • Youth mental health
  • Gambling-related harms

Based on these findings, MHRC identifies four priority areas for leaders in 2026:

  • Workplace mental health and productivity
  • AI and digital tools
  • Men’s mental health
  • Substance and behavioural addiction
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