As published by the Canadian Psychological Association, “Working adults spend a majority of their lives on the job. The workplace can be a source of stress for many, leading to mental health challenges. Around 70% of working Canadians report that their work experience impacts their mental health. [1] [2]

One in 14 children aged 0–17 years had a parent who reported poor mental health, and those children were more likely to have poor general health, to have a mental, emotional, or developmental disability, to have adverse childhood experiences such as exposure to violence or family disruptions including divorce, and to be living in poverty. [3] [4]

“The most common mental health concerns for older adults are depression and anxiety (Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation, as cited in World Health Organization). Global Health Estimates (GHE) 2019 shows that globally, around a quarter of deaths from suicide (27.2%) are among people aged 60 and over”. [5] [6]

Negative stigma towards mental illness and mental health is a hot topic in Canada, which can manifest in unique ways within the cultural groups that make up our diverse society. Minds Over Matter aims to change this negative stigma with respect and consideration for the beliefs and traditions that make a cultural group unique.