Due to the impact of the pandemic, Canadians need mental health services more than ever. But advocates say barriers like cost and location continue to make mental health care inaccessible for many.
"During the height of the pandemic, nearly one-in-four hospitalizations for children and youth were for mental health conditions," Eaton said.
Without mental health services outside of hospitals, people turn to the overburdened emergency rooms. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health says the annualWHAT ADVOCATES ARE ASKING FOR"Mental health is best treated by talk therapy, a group program, by peer supporters or a substance use program," Eaton said. "None of that is covered through our Canada Health Act."
The United Kingdom has mental health care covered under its health act, Eaton said, an agreement that has been in place for decades.
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