The Anxious Employee

In this series of articles, we will be looking at the proper care and maintenance of the people behind the equipment. The hard-working individuals who put in long hours, help you meet your deadlines, and still have lives to live outside the plant. Without them, the doors don’t open, the trucks don’t roll, the clothes don’t get clean and your customers are not happy. Your people make or break you. Are you treating them accordingly?

One aspect of employee care is being aware enough to sense when something’s wrong. Once it’s clear a problem exists, you need to know what to do about it. In the case of anxiety, Canadian companies have a new resource that can help them or their employees tap into resources to get them back on track again.

Because this information from Anxiety Canada is so important, we are printing it in its entirety in both English and French.

Anxiety Canada Breaking Barriers to Mental Health Support

Collaboration with TELUS Health expands access to therapy for people in Canada through exceptional personalized counselling

Anxiety Canada, a leading registered charity dedicated to destigmatizing anxiety and its related disorders, is thrilled to announce that we have joined forces with TELUS Health, a global healthcare leader working together with public healthcare systems to bridge and expand care options for individuals in Canada. Through this agreement, people across Canada are able to access virtual counselling sessions through the TELUS Health MyCare app, to manage anxiety to help them live the lives they want. Working together underscores a mutual commitment to supporting mental health accessibility, bridging gaps, and helping reduce the burden on the public healthcare system. 

“We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental healthcare,” says Judith Law, CEO, Anxiety Canada. “Teaming up with TELUS Health marks a significant stride towards making mental health support more accessible and inclusive and our expanded programs empower individuals to take the first step towards accessing the care that fits their unique needs.” 

Understanding the diverse needs of those seeking support, and building on our MindShift Program, which includes the award-winning MindShift CBT app and online MindShift Groups therapy program, this collaboration with TELUS Health acknowledges that group therapy may not suit everyone and fills a vital gap. The TELUS Health MyCare app allows Anxiety Canada to seamlessly refer individuals to TELUS Health’s experienced counsellors, ensuring tailored support aligned with individual preferences.  

“We are proud to work with Anxiety Canada to help more people get the mental health care they need before it becomes critical,” says Matt Chow, Chief Mental Health Officer at TELUS Health. “Giving individuals convenient access to our strong team of highly skilled counsellors is an exciting step towards enabling people to live their healthiest lives.” 

Many Canadians encounter barriers to mental health services, including long waitlists and financial constraints. Together, Anxiety Canada and TELUS Health are dismantling these barriers, ensuring universal access to essential care. “Our goal is to provide individuals access to the tools they need to understand and manage their anxiety through evidence-based approaches,” adds Law. 

To learn more about how to access TELUS Health MyCare no-cost counselling sessions with an expert clinician from the comfort and privacy of your home, visit our website

About Anxiety Canada 

Anxiety Canada™ is a global leader in developing free, online self-help and evidence-based anxiety resources. A registered charity, Anxiety Canada developed an award-winning free MindShift® CBT app available for download on iOS and Android devices, and provides services and programs people can trust: www.anxietycanada.com/get-help.

About TELUS Health 

TELUS Health is a global healthcare leader providing comprehensive primary and preventive care services and solutions to improve physical, mental and financial wellbeing for employees and families worldwide. With our advanced technology and dedicated team members, including more than 100,000 compassionate health professionals, we are covering more than 70 million lives in 160 countries.  For more information, please visit: www.telushealth.com. 


Anxiété Canada : Éliminer Les Obstacles Au Soutien en Santé Mentale

Une collaboration avec TELUS Santé permet d’élargir l’accès à la thérapie grâce à des services de counseling personnalisés exceptionnels

TORONTO, May 2, 2024 (Newswire.com) – AnxiĂ©té Canada, un organisme de bienfaisance enregistrĂ© de premier plan qui se consacre Ă  la dĂ©stigmatisation de l’anxiĂ©tĂ© et des troubles connexes, annonce avec fiertĂ© son association avec TELUS SantĂ©, un chef de file mondial dans le domaine des soins de santĂ© qui travaille de concert avec les systèmes de santĂ© publics pour Ă©largir les options de soins offertes aux Canadiens. Grâce Ă  cette entente, les gens partout au pays peuvent obtenir des sĂ©ances virtuelles de counseling dans l’application Mes Soins TELUS SantĂ© afin de gĂ©rer leur anxiĂ©tĂ© et de vivre la vie qu’ils souhaitent. Cette association tĂ©moigne d’un engagement mutuel Ă  faciliter l’accès aux soins de santĂ© mentale, Ă  combler les lacunes et Ă  rĂ©duire le fardeau des systèmes de santĂ© publics. 

« Nous croyons que chaque personne mérite un accès à des soins de santé mentale de qualité, explique Judith Law, directrice générale d’Anxiété Canada. Notre association avec TELUS Santé constitue un progrès important vers une plus grande accessibilité et une inclusivité accrue du soutien en santé mentale, et nos programmes plus vastes permettent aux gens de franchir le premier pas vers des soins qui répondent à leurs besoins. » 

Tenant compte des divers besoins des personnes Ă  la recherche de soutien, et tablant sur notre programme MindShift, qui inclut l’application primĂ©e MindShift TCC et le programme de thĂ©rapie cognitivo-comportementale (TCC) de groupe MindShift, cette collaboration avec TELUS SantĂ© comble une lacune importante en reconnaissant que la thĂ©rapie de groupe ne convient pas nĂ©cessairement Ă  tout le monde. L’application Mes Soins TELUS SantĂ© permet Ă  AnxiĂ©té Canada d’orienter facilement les gens vers les thĂ©rapeutes chevronnĂ©s de TELUS SantĂ©, qui leur offrent un soutien de façon adaptĂ©e. 

« Nous sommes fiers de travailler avec AnxiĂ©té Canada pour aider un plus grand nombre de personnes Ă  obtenir les soins de santĂ© mentale dont elles ont besoin avant que leur cas ne s’aggrave, dĂ©clare Matt Chow, chef des services en santĂ© mentale Ă  TELUS SantĂ©. Faciliter l’accès Ă  notre Ă©quipe solide de conseillers hautement qualifiĂ©s est une Ă©tape importante qui permet aux gens de vivre une vie plus saine. » 

Canadiens qui souhaitent obtenir des services de santĂ© mentale se butent Ă  plusieurs obstacles, parmi lesquels les longues listes d’attente et les contraintes financières. Ensemble, AnxiĂ©té Canada et TELUS SantĂ© abattent ces obstacles afin d’assurer un accès universel aux soins essentiels. « Notre objectif est d’offrir les outils dont les gens ont besoin pour comprendre et gĂ©rer leur anxiĂ©tĂ© », ajoute Mme Law. 

Ă€ propos d’AnxiĂ©té Canada 

Anxiété Canada est un chef de file dans l’élaboration d’outils gratuits d’auto-assistance en ligne et fondés sur des données probantes pour aider à gérer l’anxiété. Organisme de bienfaisance enregistré, l’association Anxiété Canada réduire la barrière de l’anxiété et des troubles connexes. En plus de l’application primée gratuite MindShift TCC, qui peut être téléchargée sur les appareils iOS et Android, nous offrons des services et des programmes dignes de confiance.