APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Canadian Youth and Young Adults’ Mental Health Priorities (500 words)
- Heather Ramey
Academic Co-Director - Florence Bergeron
- Sharif Mahdy
- Yana Berdardini
- Heather Lawford
Bishop's University - Erika Savage
- Sydney Graham
Abstract
In this study, nearly 2000 young people from varied backgrounds (ages 15 to 30) from across Canada were asked about their biggest concerns or priorities. Nearly half identified mental health. Although many identified problems (e.g., anxiety) others described substantial efforts to improve and prioritize better mental health.
