Mental health and substance use
Mental illness and substance use affect many Canadians at some point in their lifetime. In recognition of their impact on individuals, families, communities and care systems, we provide data and information to guide decisions on clinical care, system management and policy related to mental health and substance use.
Featured material
Making mental health and substance use services accessible in the community
A review of timely access to mental health and substance use services for adults and youth in the community.
Measuring access to priority health services
Explore indicators measuring access to home and community care and to mental health and substance use services.
Canadians report increasing need for mental health care alongside barriers to access
The 2023 Commonwealth Fund survey of the general population explores lifestyle and economic factors that affect the need for mental health care in 10 countries, including Canada.
Virtual care: Impact of COVID-19 on physician mental health services
Explore the provision of virtual mental health services by physicians in Canada during the first year of the pandemic.
Child and Youth Mental Health in Canada — Liudmila Husak, Chris Daken and Dr. Chris Wilkes
This English episode of the CHIP looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of children and youth in Canada .
Mental health of children and youth in Canada
Get a snapshot of hospitalizations and emergency department visits related to child and youth mental health in Canada.
Indicators
Releases and results
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