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Mental health drug claims skyrocket among young Canadians
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Mental health drug claims skyrocket among young Canadians\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n Data from the pandemic shows almost 25% increase for those under 30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TORONTO\n \n \n ,\n \n \n Jan. 30, 2023\n \n \n /CNW/ - It is no surprise the pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of Canadians. Yet new Sun Life data shows just how impacted young people have been. Mental health drug claims between 2019 and 2021 skyrocketed among young Canadians. For those 30 and under, drug claims to treat mental disorders increased 24%. Adults between 30 and 39 years of age also experienced a rise in claims at 13%. In total, 16% of Sun Life's total drug claims in 2021 were for mental disorders. There was also a 51% increase in mental health paramedical claims for people under 35.\n \n \n These trends were identified using Sun Life data, including those from\n \n Sun Life's Designed for Health report\n \n . The report highlights trends impacting disability claims across Sun Life's plan member base, which consists of millions of Canadians.\n \n \n While these statistics may seem alarming, they could signal an increase in awareness and discussion around mental health issues and seeking support. This may be helping to break the stigma and encouraging people to seek treatment for their mental health.\n \n \n \"Having open and supportive conversations around mental health is a critical first step. Research shows the severity and duration of mental disorders are reduced the sooner people access care,\" said Dr.\n \n Sam Mikail\n \n , Director, Mental Health Solutions, Sun Life. \"When it comes to mental health treatment, there is no one-size-fits all approach. Getting the right treatment at the right time from the right practitioner is key, whether it's working with your family doctor, a psychologist or your Employee Assistance Program at work.\"\n \n \n Sun Life's Designed for Health report shows mental disorders continue to be the main driver of...