Canadians struggling with higher costs for mental health services

Canada's mental health system is fragmented, with the burden of responsibility falling on the individual to find appropriate care.

Now, more than ever, Canadians need quick and innovative solutions to reduce the financial burden felt by inflation, ensuring accessible and affordable mental health services, writes Lindsey Thomson, director of Public Affairs for the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.Photograph by Michael Clesle, distributed under a CC BY-NC-SA 2.5 CA license

Opinion

BY LINDSEY THOMSON

October 2, 2023

Inflation is not just about the economy—it is a driver of Canada's mental health crisis. The root of this issue is the long-standing unaffordability of mental health care in Canada.

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