How do you show support for caregiving workers?
While numerous reports have detailed how Canadians’ mental health has suffered in recent years, a new study highlights that those balancing caregiving and employment responsibilities are particularly vulnerable.
Overall, 47 per cent of Canadians identify as caregivers—whether parenting young children, caring for elderly relatives, or supporting individuals with special needs—according to Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC).
These individuals experience significantly higher rates of burnout (31 per cent versus 23 per cent among non-caregivers), financial stress (40 per cent versus 34 per cent), and increased demand for mental health support compared with their non-caregiving counterparts.
The situation is even more challenging for those who juggle caregiving and employment duties, according to MHRC’s survey of 4,674 adult Canadians conducted from May 1 to 15, 2025.
Specifically, one-third (33 per cent) of working caregivers experience burnout, and they are nearly twice as likely to miss work due to mental health reasons (10 per cent compared to 6 per cent for non-caregivers). Additionally, 13 per cent of working caregivers report using mental health services, compared to 9 per cent of workers without caregiving responsibilities.
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