In Canada, only 1 in 5 children who need mental health services receive them. Clinical and psychiatric programs, while effective, can involve long wait times and prohibitive costs. A new study involving McGill University researchers points to a solution to fill the gap: a low-cost, community-based program that has seen inspiring results.

Classified as: adolescent and youth issues, child mental health, Franco Carnevale
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Published on: 5 Feb 2024

World Mental Health Day, on October 10th, comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The past months have brought challenges to many, particularly for people with mental health conditions, many experiencing even greater social isolation than before. (World Health Organization)

Here are some experts from McGill University who can provide comment on this issue:

Classified as: McGill experts, child mental health, Global Mental health, mental health
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Published on: 8 Oct 2020
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