New data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
Seven out of 10 Ontarians believe the province is headed for a “serious mental health crisis” following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to results from the first of three polls conducted on behalf of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division.
In addition, more than three quarters of respondents said that more mental health supports will be necessary to help society, according to the new poll results released today.
CMHA Ontario is looking to evaluate how Ontarians’ perceptions of their mental health are changing as they experience the pandemic. Two more surveys will follow in the coming months as restrictions imposed as a result of COVID-19 are lifted.
Do you think that the new supports implemented in Canada in the past few months (Wellness Together Canada and the supports provided by CAMH) will be enough to support the population's needs?
This kind of research is so important! So glad to see CMHA is looking into this!