May 01, 2023
The CMHA says universal mental healthcare means the services needed are available, they’re funded through public health insurance plans and free to the individual and they are the same no matter where a person lives or who they are. The survey found that:
- Of the 35% of people who experienced a mental health concern in the past year, more than one-third didn’t reach out for assistance primarily because it’s too expensive or because they don't know where to find it; and
- More than half of people living in Canada (57%) would access mental healthcare through a community organization with a free program.
Related:
De nouvelles données révèlent que 87 % des gens au Canada veulent un système de santé mentale universel - ACSM
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