The Provision of Care (International Edition)

Ontario is in the midst of a mental health crisis. 48% of Ontario high school students have shown moderate to severe psychological distress in 2015, and this rate has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing at least 1.44 times pre-pandemic levels. Despite an increase in dialogue surrounding mental illness, the application of healthcare policies to support individuals who face barriers to wellness is limited and negative impacts persist. In this report, we propose six poli...