Table 4.

Prevalence of self-reported mental health symptoms by coping and work-related benefits

	Anxiety (N = 26,174)	Depression (N = 26,174)	PTSD (N = 26,174)	Suicidal ideation (N = 26,174)
Coping Mechanisms	Prevalence, (%)	Prevalence, (%)	Prevalence, (%)	Prevalence, (%)
Reached out and talked to a friend(s) to feel better	30.5	30.7	37.5	8.1
Relied on co-worker(s) for support	30.2	30.5	38.0	7.9
Used deep breathing or meditation	32.4	32.4	39.7	8.8
Used prayer or other religious/spiritual practice	27.3	28.4	34.2	7.1
Contacted a counselor or therapist	45.5	43.7	50.6	14.5
Watched more TV/streamed shows more than usual	32.5	33.2	39.4	9.1
Increased dose of antidepressants	54.8	57.1	56.6	18.3
Had unhealthier than usual eating habits	35.6	37.4	42.7	9.9
Started or increased alcohol consumption	40.0	41.1	48.4	11.7
Increased use of legal or illegal substances	52.7	54.6	59.9	21.1
Improved physical activity and exercise	27.5	25.4	34.6	7.5
Found yourself buying items/shopping more than usual	35.8	36.9	42.8	10.1
Worked more to relieve stress	35.9	36.6	45.7	10.1
Used humor and/or laughter	30.2	30.8	37.1	8.3
Workplace support/benefits
Assistance to pay for childcare/childcare subsidy	28.7	27.2	35.9	8.7
Flexible work schedule	27.3	27.2	34.3	7.2
Workplace offers training to prevent stress or burnout	25.2	25.0	32.4	6.7
Paid time-off for personal and family needs	29.7	30.2	36.4	7.9
Workplace offers an Employee Assistance Program	29.0	30.0	36.6	7.9

PTSD = post-traumatic stress disorder.