Our latest polling finds that 52% of people who accessed mental health support ended care earlier than planned or needed. We explore how clear goals, trust, progress and support between appointments can help people stay connected to care. The discussion also examines why success means receiving the right support as needs change, rather than simply staying in treatment longer.

Screen use is part of daily life. But MHRC’s latest report, Understanding the Mental Health of Canadians, includes a finding that deserves a closer look: people who spend four or more hours a day scrolling social media, watching entertainment or gaming were about twice as likely to report severe anxiety or depression symptoms. We’ll look at what the data show, what they do not prove and how screen habits may connect to coping, distress, connection and the supports people may need.