Reports and findings
Mental health is shaped by a wide range of experiences, environments and pressures. Understanding how those factors are changing requires evidence that is current, relevant and grounded in the experiences of people in Canada.
We conduct and support research to better understand the state of mental health across the country, identify emerging challenges and explore the factors that influence how people cope, seek support and experience care. Our work ranges from ongoing national population polling to focused quantitative and qualitative research examining specific issues, populations and areas where deeper understanding is needed.
This collection brings together our reports, research briefs and findings, including work developed with research, community and sector partners. Together, they provide a growing picture of mental health in Canada, from broad national trends to more focused insights on access to care, workplace and youth mental health, emerging technologies, substance use, belonging and the experiences of communities whose needs may not always be visible in national averages.
Explore the latest findings below, or use the filters to find research by topic.
Early findings on AI and workplace accommodations
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.
Addressing the AI Trust Gap
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.
Changing Needs, Changing Supports
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.