Large majority of people on basic income reported less anxiety, depression

Large majority of people on basic income reported less anxiety, depression

“Basic income was the right thing to do for so many of us. I’m not lazy and never have been." OBIP Chronicles — Nearly 88 per cent of respondents to a survey about the Ontario Basis Income Pilot say the program helped lessen the stress and anxiety that came with not having enough income to meet their needs.

The survey also shows that nearly 73 per cent of respondents felt less depressed than they previously did, prior to being eligible for basic income. In comments made in the survey, Jennifer remembers she finally felt like she was a part of […]

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