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.
A System Falling Short: Men’s Experiences with Mental Health and Substance Use Services in Canada
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.
Access to Mental Health Services by Funding Pathways
More than half of people who accessed mental health or substance use support used private services, while others relied on public, free or community-based options. This infographic shows how funding pathways shape where people turn and which providers they see.
Beyond the Numbers: Amplifying Youth Voices in Navigating Mental Health in Canada
It all begins with an idea.
Rising anxiety and falling access
Self-reported anxiety increased while fewer people accessed mental health support or had their needs fully met. The findings also show low confidence in recognizing poor mental health, financial barriers to care and sharply elevated problem-gambling risk among younger adults.
