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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Statistics Canada is releasing a new fact sheet titled "Social connections among persons with and without mental health-related disabilities, 2020." Disability can affect interactions with others, impacting social connectedness. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting health and safety measures altered how Canadians interacted with their social networks. This shift led to increased feelings of isolation and mental health-related challenges, which aligns with the study titled, "Self-perceived mental health and mental health care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic," which describes an overall decrease in well-being for many Canadians, especially persons with mental health-related disabilities.
Source: Statistics Canada, The Daily: Health - Category: Statistics Authors: Source Type: research