Perceived mental health and suicidal thoughts, by Aboriginal identity, age group and sex, population aged 18 years and over, occasional.

General health and mental health by housing situation, First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, age group and gender, population 15 years and over Canada, provinces and territories.

Self-perceived mental health of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit by age group and gender, Canada, provinces and territories.

This statistic shows the percentage of Canadian First Nations youth that had been diagnosed with select mental health disorders as of *********. According to the data, *** percent of First Nations youth had been diagnosed with anxiety.

A survey from April 24 to May 11, 2020 found that around 64 percent of indigenous women reported that their mental health got somewhat worse or much worse since physical distancing began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This statistic illustrates the percentage of indigenous population in Canada who reported their mental health as somewhat or much worse since physical distancing began as of May 2020.

As of 2017, around ** percent of Aboriginal individuals aged 15 to 24 years in Canada reported either fair or poor self-perceived mental health. This statistic illustrates the self-perceived mental health status among Aboriginal individuals in Canada as of 2017, by age.

In 2020, around ** percent of Indigenous individuals aged 15 years and older in Canada with a hearing disability reported somewhat or much worse mental health than before the COVID-19 pandemic. This statistic illustrates the percentage of indigenous people in Canada with long-term conditions or disabilities who reported a worsening of mental health since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Percentage of persons aged 15 years and over by perceived mental health, by gender and other selected sociodemographic characteristics: age group; immigrant status; visible minority group; Indigenous identity; persons with a disability, difficulty or long-term condition; LGBTQ2+ people; highest certificate, diploma or degree; main activity; and urban and rural areas.

This statistic shows the percentage of Canadian First Nations youth that had been diagnosed with select mental health disorders and were receiving treatment for those disorders as of 2015-2016. According to the survey, **** percent of youth with ADD/ADHD had received treatment for their disorder.

A survey from April 24 to May 11, 2020 found that around 54 percent of indigenous women in Canada reported symptoms of moderate or severe generalized anxiety disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. This statistic illustrates the percentage of indigenous population in Canada who reported symptoms of moderate or severe generalized anxiety disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic as of 2020, by gender.

This table contains 41216 series, with data for years 2005 - 2005 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (14 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia ...) Off-reserve Aboriginal profile (4 items: Total off-reserve population; Non-Aboriginal; Aboriginal; not stated; Aboriginal ...) Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Males; Females ...) Health profile (32 items: Very good or excellent self-rated health; Very good or excellent self-rated mental health; Overweight; self-reported adult body mass index 25.00 to 29.99 (18 years and over); Obese; self-reported adult body mass index 30.00 or higher (18 years and over) ...) Characteristics (8 items: Number of persons; Low 95% confidence interval; number of persons; Coefficient of variation for number of persons; High 95% confidence interval; number of persons ...).

This statistic shows the percentage of Canadian First Nations adults that had been diagnosed with select mental health conditions as of 2015-2016. As of that time, 8.9 percent of adults had been diagnosed with anxiety disorders.

Self-perceived mental health and suicidal thoughts by Aboriginal identity, age group and sex, population aged 15 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories.

In 2020, around 32 percent of Indigenous individuals aged 15 years and older in Canada with long-term health conditions or disabilities reported disruptions of counseling services since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while only 18 percent of non-Indigenous individuals stated the same. This statistic illustrates the percentage of indigenous people in Canada with long-term health conditions or disabilties who reported health service disruptions since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

The 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) was conducted by Statistics Canada to collect data on the lifestyles and living conditions of Aboriginal people in Canada. The survey was designed and implemented in partnership with national Aboriginal organizations. This is the second time the Aboriginal Peoples Survey has been carried out by Statistics Canada; the first time was in the fall of 1991. The data from the 1991 APS were widely used. An extremely important user of the 1991 data was the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP). They used the data as a primary source of demographic, social and economic data for their final report and related research studies. The Commission's final report recommended that APS be conducted regularly to monitor the demographic and social conditions of Aboriginal peoples. The federal government responded to the RCAP recommendations through its Aboriginal action plan, Gathering Strength. In this plan the need for relevant and current data was recognized under the umbrella of developing a new fiscal relationship. Statistics Canada was mandated through Gathering Strength to coordinate a second Aboriginal Peoples Survey shortly after the 2001 Census. The primary objective of the 2001 APS was to provide data on the social and economic conditions of Aboriginal people in Canada. More specifically, its purpose was to identify the needs of Aboriginal people and focus on issues such as health, language, employment, income, schooling, housing, and mobility. Indeed, there are large gaps in the data that presently exist for Aboriginal people. The 2001 APS was designed to address some of these gaps. This is information that cannot be found anywhere else and it can be used to answer a wide range of questions related to things like community planning, program development and health care priorities. Over 122,000 people were targeted for the 2001 survey and information on a broad range of topics is available. The PUMF should be used together with the data dictionary, which includes the survey questions, derived variables, and frequency distributions of all the variables. For more information on the concepts and methods used for the Aboriginal Peoples Survey, the Aboriginal Peoples Survey: Concepts and Methods Guide. The portion of the survey covering the Aboriginal child population was comprised of only one questionnaire which included questions on demographics, general health, health care utilization, activities of daily living, physical injuries, dental care, nutrition, education, social activities, language, child care, and household information.

These profiles contain free information on adult and child Aboriginal identity population for selected communities in Canada where the Aboriginal identity population is 200 or more according to the 2001 Census. These communities include First Nations, Métis settlements, Inuit communities, urban centers and rural areas. Data for Nisga’a communities are aggregated to the Nisga'a Nation level as are data for communities that are part of the Grand Council of the Crees. Not all First Nations commu nities could be included in the sample due to operational constraints. As well, some communities chose not to participate. The tables are Archived Statistics Canada webpages.

Objectives: Adverse mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are well documented; however, there remains limited data detailing trends in mental health at different points in time and across population sub-groups most impacted. This paper draws on data from three rounds of a nationally representative cross-sectional monitoring survey to characterize the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on adults living in Canada (N = 9,061).Methods: Descriptive statistics were used to examine the mental health impacts of the pandemic using a range of self-reported measures. Multivariate logistic regression models were then used to quantify the independent risks of experiencing adverse mental health outcomes for priority population sub-groups, adjusting for age, gender, and survey round.Results: Data illustrate significant disparities in the mental health consequences of the pandemic, with inequitable impacts for sub-groups who experience structural vulnerability related to pre-existing mental health conditions, disability, LGBTQ2+ identity, and Indigenous identity.Conclusion: There is immediate need for population-based approaches to support mental health in Canada and globally. Approaches should attend to the root causes of mental health inequities through promotion and prevention, in addition to treatment.

Following the 2016 Horse River Wildfire in northern Alberta, the provincial health authority, the ministry of health, non-profit and charitable organizations, and regional community-based service agencies mobilized to address the growing health and mental health concerns among Indigenous residents and communities through the provision of services and supports. Among the communities and residents that experienced significant devastation and loss were First Nation and Métis residents in the region. Provincial and local funding was allocated to new recovery positions and to support pre-existing health and social programs. The objective of this research was to qualitatively describe the health systems response to the health impacts following the wildfire from the perspective of service providers who were directly responsible for delivering or organizing health and mental wellness services and supports to Indigenous residents. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 Indigenous and 10 non-Indigenous service providers from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). Interviews were transcribed verbatim and a constant comparative analysis method was used to identify themes. Following service provider interviews, a supplemental document review was completed to provide background and context for the qualitative findings from interviews. The document review allowed for a better understanding of the health systems response at a systems level following the wildfire. Triangulation of semi-structured interviews and organization report documents confirmed our findings. The conceptual framework by Mirzoev and Kane for understanding health systems responsiveness guided our data interpretation. Our findings were divided into three themes (1) service provision in response to Indigenous mental health concerns (2) gaps in Indigenous health-related services post-wildfire and (3) adopting a health equity lens in post-disaster recovery. The knowledge gained from this research can help inform future emergency management and assist policy and decision makers with culturally safe and responsive recovery planning. Future recovery and response efforts should consider identifying and addressing underlying health, mental health, and emotional concerns in order to be more effective in assisting with healing for Indigenous communities following a public health emergency such as a wildfire disaster.

A sustainable data culture is also an inclusive data culture where planning, policy making, and research accounts for marginalized or underrepresented populations. Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, and people who identify as LGBTQ+ are often underrepresented or hidden in the datasets we rely on for research and planning. Data about mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness can likewise be difficult to find, particularly for marginalized populations.

The Framework contributes to the implementation of the Mental Health Strategy for Canada: Changing Directions, Changing Lives, which is focused on improving the mental health and well-being of all Canadians. It also aligns with the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Framework (the Continuum) which is designed to help partners work more effectively with federal, provincial and territorial programs within a comprehensive mental wellness system for First Nations The Framework is informed by the World Health Organization's Preventing Suicide: A Global Imperative report, which reinforces the value of a public health approach to suicide prevention. This approach includes both universal interventions, which strive to improve the health of the population as a whole, and tailored interventions for groups that experience higher rates of suicide and which strive to reduce health disparities between groups.