Over one-third of Canadians now show symptoms of depression or anxiety, revealing a national mental health crisis that disproportionately affects young people and Indigenous communities, according to new research from the University of Ottawa. A survey of 4,200 Canadians found that over 38% presented symptoms of depression while one-third reported anxiety symptoms. The numbers paint a troubling picture, especially among Indigenous Canadians who showed the highest rates of both conditions. “Our findings should sound the alarm on the societal mental health crisis Canada is facing,” says Dr. Jude Mary Cénat, professor at the University of Ottawa’s School of Psychology who … Continue reading 38% of Canadians Depressed: Indigenous Communities Most Affected