A few statistics

Nearly 20% of the Quebec population, or 1 in 5 people, will suffer from a mental illness in their lifetime.

In Coaticook, approximately 11% of adults (18 to 64 years old) suffer from a mental issue. This is slightly less than in Estrie (14%), but similar to Quebec (11%).

Over the past year, 37% of 18-to-24-year-olds have exhibited symptoms consistent with generalized anxiety disorder or major depression.

Nearly one in two young people ages 12 to 25 (48%) currently report symptoms consistent with generalized anxiety disorder or major depression.

A full 50% of mental health disorders appear before the age of 14.

Over the past year, 1 out of 4 adults have reported symptoms consistent with generalized anxiety disorder or major depression.

In May 2020, an estimated more than 60% of parents in Quebec were concerned about their children’s mental health.

Over the past year, the prevalence of probable major depression in Quebec has been approximately three times higher than the pre-pandemic prevalence in Canada.

Mental illness affects some 1.2 million children and adolescents across Canada.