Determining the Value of Carer-friendly Workplace Policies and Social Support on the Mental Health of Carer-employees

This research summary (2 pages) focuses on a study that examined the relationship between the mental health of employed caregivers and the workplace supports provided by their employers to help balance work and caregiving responsibilities.
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Year: 2023
Languages: English
Format: Summary document
Dimension(s) of caregiving:
  • Analysis of caregiving support

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This research summary (2 pages) focuses on a study that examined the relationship between the mental health of employed caregivers and the workplace supports provided by their employers to help balance work and caregiving responsibilities.

The findings are based on data from Statistics Canada’s 2018 General Social Survey.