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Canadians want more mental health services. Employee health plans shouldn’t stand in their way

Many clients, including our dedicated public servants, have to pay out of pocket to access mental health services. Counselling is not covered under most health plans, and cost becomes a huge barrier.

Counselling is not covered under most health plans, and cost becomes a huge barrier.Photo by Emma Simpson on Unsplash

Opinion

BY MEREDITH HENRY

June 7, 2019

Mental health is a priority. That’s what I hear all around me—on the news, on social media, from all levels of government, and in my day-to-day life as a mental health counsellor. While our governments acknowledge that mental health is a part of our overall wellbeing and health, and they support...

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