High costs are associated with mental health conditions as they frequently occur with other medical illnesses such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease. (Photo: Shutterstock) High costs are associated with mental health conditions as they frequently occur with other medical illnesses such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Depression, stress and anxiety are life occurrences — and workplace realities. These medical conditions cause individual and family suffering, reduce workplace performance, and often result in absence and disability. Mental illnesses directly affect an employee's ability to perform effectively at work and are associated with absenteeism and lost productivity. In fact, 80% of people with depression report some level of functional impairment.

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