Facts

1 in 5 adult Canadians suffer from a mental health disorder but many will not get the help they need due to a fear of being judged or treated differently. Many times the stigma itself is worse than the symptoms of the illness. Get the facts. Find out what help is available. Speak up and put an end to the stigma.

Did you know?

  • Chances of having a mental illness in your lifetime in Canada: 1 in 5
  • Percentage of Canadians who will experience a major depression in their lifetime: 8%
  • Percentage of Canadians who will experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime: 12%
  • Likelihood that people with mental illness will commit violent acts: No greater than the general population
  • Likelihood of women experiencing depression: 2 times that of men
  • Read more about Mental Illness and Addiction in Canada

Self-Screening Tools

Mental Illness

If left untreated, anxiety and depression can have significant effects on an individual's ability to function impacting their thinking, mood, behaviour, as well as their physical well-being. Perform an online self-screening today to help determine if you or someone you care about may be suffering from a mental illness.

Addictions

A common misperception about addictive illness is that those affected by it are somehow weak or lack the willpower to control their use. The truth is, addictions are serious illnesses that affect many Canadians. Use these tools to help determine if you or someone you care about may have an addiction.

Problem Gambling

Problem gambling, whether it involves sports betting, scratch tickets, cards or poker, can interfere with your relationships, your work, and can have serious financial consequences. Use these tools to help determine if you or someone you care about may be affected by problem gambling.

Tracking your Mood

There are various apps for those suffering with anxiety, depression, worry, panic, perfectionism, social anxiety or phobias.  We have also included a quick video on how to defeat negative thinking.  

Stigma

De-Stigmatizing Mental Illness

Stigma, together with misinformation about mental illness, can delay the decision to seek treatment and make it difficult for those who are managing mental illness in the workplace. Do your part to reduce stigma - Get the facts on Stigma and Discrimination around Mental Health Problems and find out why Mental Health is Everyone's Concern. For information on addressing mental health concerns in the workplace check out these videos or browse through the Bell Let's Talk Toolkit to find out about ways you can increase mental illness awareness.

More Facts on Mental Illness

Depression

Anxiety

Other Mental Illnesses

Addictions

Alcohol Addiction

Problem Gambling