The CMHA deplores that the country's healthcare system forces children to get very sick before we give them mental healthcare. It reports that three in four children with mental health issues can’t get the care they need because it’s not available or it isn’t covered by health insurance. Data from the CIHI also shows that more than half of young Canadians who sought mental health services said they weren’t easy to access. The CMHA notes that children are increasingly worried about the climate and ecological crises. The association is calling on the federal government to ensure community-based support for kids with mental illness is available to all Canadians free of charge.
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February 17, 2023