With the pandemic impacting holiday plans, feelings of loneliness and anxiety are bound to take their toll on the mental health of Canadians. A recent survey by Sun Life reveals that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians say the pandemic continues to negatively impact their mental health. Yet, almost half of all Canadians (40%) report they do not spend any time on their mental health each week.

When it comes to how Canadians manage their mental health, the study finds differences across gender and age groups. More men (46%) report spending no time on their mental health, compared to women (34%). Across generations, Boomers, those aged 55 and older are the least likely (55%) to focus on their mental health.

The Sun Life survey finds that of those who spend time on their mental health, most (22%) Canadians report spending under one hour a week, followed by those that say they spend one to three hours per week on average (21%). This figure drops down significantly to nine per cent of Canadians spending three to five hours a week on their mental health.