I agree it is a totally different calculation in the workplace vs. the closer personal relationships. I used to work in an academic environment and was fortunate to have private disability insurance in canada.

unfortunately in canada, except for AA, there's not the initiative to have peer support groups that exists in the US. There are meetups but not of the kind you mention. The health care system is monolithic and uncaring in a way that only exists for those on medicaid in the us. On the other hand no one has to worry about going bankrupt due to medical costs or fight with insurance companies.

i was kicked out of my workplace because of MI.