Our national polling estimates that 1.3 million men over 16 have unmet mental health support needs. We partnered with Movember and CAMH to bring MHRC evidence together with complementary research to examine where men are being missed and what happens when they reach care.

Our latest data show how economic pressures, social connections, personal stories and experiences of care intersect with mental health in Canada, with marked differences among some people with higher needs.

New findings from Mental Health Research Canada and Workplace Strategies for Mental Health, compliments of Canada Life, explore how AI is affecting work and what the data show about workplace accommodation needs, requests and outcomes. The findings provide an early look at data that will be examined more fully in November.

Men across age groups described actively managing their mental health, often without formal support. Their experiences reveal how self-reliance, concerns about burdening others and barriers to care can shape whether, when and where men seek help.

AI-enabled tools and virtual services are already part of how people in Canada seek mental health support. New findings explore who is using them, how effective users find them and what will be needed to build greater trust in digitally-supported mental health care.

National anxiety and depression rates remain relatively stable, but other measures reveal continuing pressure. Resilience has declined, many people leave mental health care earlier than planned or needed and financial strain, screen habits and social connection are closely associated with mental well-being.

Young men face barriers that go beyond access to care. New MHRC and GreenShield findings show how stigma, disengagement and riskier coping behaviours can shape their mental health journeys, pointing to the need for earlier, more responsive support they can trust and continue using.

For many participants, alcohol or cannabis use that began socially became increasingly tied to stress, sleep, anxiety or other pressures. Their experiences reveal how perceived risk, stigma and gaps in support can shape substance use, and what more responsive policies and services could look like.

Caregivers provide essential support to people in Canada, but caregiving can bring significant pressures of its own. Our research finds that both paid and unpaid caregivers are more likely than non-caregivers to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression and to report hazardous or harmful alcohol and cannabis use.

People in Canada continue to face uncertainty about when to seek mental health support and how to navigate care. The findings point to persistent stigma, barriers to access and a troubling pattern of people ending care earlier than planned or needed.

Our review of mental health in Canada brings together findings on workplace well-being, youth and gambling-related harms. Developed with GreenShield, the report connects these insights to policy developments and identifies priorities for strengthening support, improving outcomes and guiding action in 2026.

Half of people in Canada say they actively support their mental health, yet stigma and access barriers continue to limit care. Those least comfortable discussing mental health report higher anxiety and depression, while men face elevated risks but remain less likely to seek support.

New findings show how mental health intersects with caregiving, opioid use, sexual and reproductive health and emerging AI-enabled support. While many people demonstrate resilience, significant disparities remain, particularly among those facing health, financial or social challenges.

Caregiving responsibilities, financial pressures and heavy personal screen use are associated with poorer mental health, while many people report that mental health challenges are affecting their work, studies and ability to cope with everyday demands.

Satisfaction with Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Economic strain, heavy personal screen use and gaps in access to primary care are affecting mental health across Canada. At the same time, people with stronger community connections report a greater sense of belonging and better mental health outcomes.

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