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.
Men’s Mental Health: Conversations Across Age Groups
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.
From Silence to Support: Better Mental Health Support for Young Men
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.
When Mental Health Support Ends Too Soon
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.
When Support Feels Out of Reach
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.
