A few facts about mental illness

	In 2009, more than 1 in 4 Quebecers (26%) claimed that most of their days were somewhat or very stressful. Quebec had the highest percentage of all Canadian provinces, for which the average was 23%.

Statistics Canada (2009). Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), from Perceived life stress, 2009, http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/82-625-x/2010002/article/11266-eng.htm.

In 2005, more than 1 in 3 Quebecers (37%) stated that they experienced high levels of stress at work. Quebec surpassed the other Canadian provinces, where the average was 29%.

Bordeleau, M. et Traoré, I. (2007). Santé générale, santé mentale et stress au Québec. Zoom santé, Institut de la statistique du Québec.

In Quebec, 1 in 6 people will suffer from some form of mental illness in their lifetime.

Gouvernement du Québec (2005). Plan d’action en santé mentale 2005-2010 – La force des liens.

80% of Canadians will be touched by the mental illness of a family member, a friend or a colleague.

Health Canada (2002). A Report on Mental Illnesses in Canada. Ottawa, Canada.

By 2020, depression will be the second-leading cause of disability in the world, right after cardiovascular diseases.

World Health Organization (2004). The global burden of disease.