Interactive Youth Mental Health Data Hub
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Since April 2020, MHRC has been collecting data on the state of mental health in Canada. Thanks to our partnership with Health Canada, we continue to track critical indicators of mental health well into the pandemic’s recovery period and toward a new normal. Shining a spotlight on youth mental health, we aim to create interactive tools that make evidence-based insights accessible to the public. Presenting an overview of mental health indicators, access to care and barriers to care for all Canadians, use the drop-down menus, buttons and charts to compare data across age groups.
The information featured here represents 17,000 Canadians who answered questions about their mental health in an online survey between July 2022 and January 2024 for polls 13 - 19 Mental Health Research Canada’s national data collection project: "Understanding the Mental Health of Canadians".
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Last Updated: June 18 / 2024
Findings featured here have been validated to be accurate within the margin of error of 2.5%. In some cases, sample sizes (noted in the top right corner of every page) may be too small to make confident conclusions. MHRC recommends visualizations featuring samples under 100 respondents to be interpreted with caution, and as preliminary trends to be confirmed in future data collection.
Summary Insights: Youth Mental Health
Anxiety and Depression
In the recovery period of the pandemic, young Canadians continue to demonstrate more severe symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Needed Support, Did Not Access
Despite being more likely to access mental health supports, youth (16-24) are also more likely to report needing support, but not accessing any.
Common Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Supports
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Suicide Ideation and Intent
Young Canadians (16-24) are more likely to report suicidal ideation or intent in the last year.
Recent Access to Mental Health or Substance Use Supports
Youth (16-24) are more likely to report they have accessed mental health or substance use supports in the last year, compared to older Canadians.
Satisfaction With Care
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For more information about becoming a data partner, contact Claire Hlavacek, at chlavacek@mhrc.ca