With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem of some kind each year, access to support is more important than ever before. According to user data from Canada Life’s mental wellbeing app, myStrength, the top mental health support category that UK employees are seeking is around mindfulness.
The latest data from myStrength, reveals that in 2023, the mindfulness category accounted for more than a third (36%) of activities completed. This was followed by sleep, with more than a quarter (27%) of employees completing these activities within.
Anxiety and stress related activities each account for more than one in 10 (13%), followed by depression support (11%).
The top activities completed on myStrength are as follows:
| Activity Title | Category | Usage |
| The Mindful Check-in | Mindfulness | 15% |
| Anxiety and Your Emotional Landscape | Anxiety | 13% |
| Conscious Noticing | Mindfulness | 12% |
| How We Can Help With Sleep | Sleep | 11% |
| Depression and Your Emotions | Depression | 11% |
| Mindful Breathing for Beginners | Mindfulness | 9% |
| What’s Up Sleep New | Sleep | 8% |
| The Sleep Diary New | Sleep | 8% |
| Stress Reduction Strategies | Stress | 7% |
| Inspiration: Laughter Heals | Stress | 6% |
Jo Turner, Head of Product and Proposition, Group Protection, Canada Life said: “Now more so than ever, employers have a role to play in proactively supporting their employees in the workplace with their mental health – not just when a medical intervention is required, but with preventative measures to support their overall wellbeing too.
“The myStrength app is just one of the many ways in which employers can help employees take positive steps to improve their quality of life. Whether it is gaining support for a better night’s sleep, or finding moments of peace and quiet within a busy day, it can really help in improving the wellbeing of employees across the country.”
