Canadians reach 40 years of age,1 in 2 have a mental illness
Prevalence
- In any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental illness.1
- By the time Canadians reach 40 years of age, 1 in 2 have – or have had – a mental illness.2
Who is affected?
- Young people aged 15 to 24 are more likely to experience mental illness and/or substance use disorders than any other age group.3
- 39% of Ontario high-school students indicate a moderate-to-serious level of psychological distress (symptoms of anxiety and depression). A further 17% indicate a serious level of psychological distress.4
- Men have higher rates of substance use disorders than women, while women have higher rates of mood and anxiety disorders.5
- Mental and physical health are linked. People with a long-term physical health condition such as chronic pain are much more likely to also experience mood disorders. Conversely, people with a mood disorder are at much higher risk of developing a long-term medical condition.6
- People with a mental illness are twice as likely to have a substance use disorder compared to the general population. At least 20% of people with a mental illness have a co-occurring substance use disorder.7 For people with schizophrenia, the number may be as high as 50%.8
- Similarly, people with substance use disorders are up to 3 times more likely to have a mental illness. More than 15% of people with a substance use disorder have a co-occurring mental illness.9
- Canadians in the lowest income group are 3 to 4 times more likely than those in the highest income group to report poor to fair mental health.10
- Studies in various Canadian cities have indicated that between 23% and 67% of homeless people may have a mental illness.11
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