QUICK FACTS

DID YOU KNOW?

1 in 5 Canadians (6 Million people) will develop a mental illness at some time in their lives.

At any given time, at least one percent of the population (approximately 300,000 Canadians) is likely to have a serious and persistent mental illness.

It is estimated that Schizophrenia affects approximately 1% of Canadians.

Mood disorders affect about 10% of Canadians.

Anxiety disorders affect about 12% of Canadians.