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Get information about how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours are connected and what you can do to care for your well-being. Learning about mental health can help empower you with the language to communicate how you’re feeling.

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Insights by issue Data based on common topics

You can immerse yourself in data about some common conversation topics to get a deeper understanding of mental health in Canada.

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