Authors' recommendations: Ontarians experience a high burden of illness related to mental illness and addictions. Individuals may be encumbered by these illnesses at a young age, experiencing the disruption of important life transitions, and challenged by their ongoing burden over a long period of time. The findings of this study underscore the need for effective collaboration between health care providers, practitioners, policy-makers and researchers to identify effective mental health promotion and mental illness and addiction prevention interventions and improve access to treatment for those suffering from mental illness and addiction. Early detection and timely intervention are critical in reducing the lifelong burden of these conditions. While effective treatments exist for mental illness and addiction, only a small proportion of affected individuals receive them. Given the significant burden, there is a need to consider population-based prevention, promotion and treatment strategies aimed at reducing the burden of mental illness and addiction in Ontario.

Project Status: Completed

Year Published: 2012

URL for published report: http://www.ices.on.ca/~/media/Files/Atlases-Reports/2012/Opening-eyes-Opening-minds/Full%20report.ashx

URL for additional information: http://www.ices.on.ca/webpage.cfm?site_id=1&org_id=68

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: Canada

Organisation Name: Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences

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