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@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
How has a personal challenge or struggle changed your perspective on seeking help or support?
@9Y38GXV2wks2W
ptsd, depression both clinically diagnoses for 20\years, i worked for the city and next to no supports
@9XYC3PV2wks2W
I work in mental health services. I have also used services this past year and will continue to do so.
@9XJDXXW3wks3W
Its an epidemic with social media, polarization of the pollical climate, lack of resilience in todays society with higher degree of stress and complexity. The rate of aniexty/depression/adhd... is skyrocketing.
@9XHQN823wks3W
I had to wait three months to see a therapist, and the appointment with the therapist was just to get a referral to see a psychiatrist. We need to stop sending mentally ill people on wild goose chases for a doctor, and start giving them the support they need to establish a baseline mode of operation in their life.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
In what ways do you think society's understanding of mental health has evolved in the last decade?
@9TYSC3GNew Democratic2mos2MO
A decent amount but there is more research to be done
@9TYRR362mos2MO
I feel like so many people are now more aware and helpful. Before our society had made mental health a taboo and would feel shame to talk about it or just compare any mental illness with "craziness". Now our society has made efforts to actually get to know about a illness and how a person feels or just how to help out.
@9TVXWBL2mos2MO
The discussion of mental health has become less stigmatized, its discussion has become more welcome and encouraged, and overall it is better understood.
@9TVQQC42mos2MO
Mental health and the research and ideas behind it have blown up in the last decade to the point where everyone has some sort of awareness of it. People are going out and getting help at a higher rate than ever before, which is a positive. If we can all heal, we can all thrive.
@8NW83TJ4yrs4Y
The government should fund research into appropriate treatments.
@9HXZTXM11mos11MO
There needs to be more mental health care professionals as so many people are falling through the cracks and not getting help
@9FGPSTV1yr1Y
We need the mentally ill medicated and not wandering the streets homeless.
@9F5KMPV1yr1Y
Therapy and counseling should be free . A person cannot be physically healthy if they are mentally ill. Mental health care should be included in universal health care. We need to be researching mental illness more and give more funding so people who are in need get quality therapy. Diagnosing mental disorders should be free as well.
@9VPJ7SW1mo1MO
We don't have enough mental health practitioners. I think the government should be offering financial help or rebates or something to people who want to go to university to train in this field.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
How do schools and workplaces need to change to better support mental health?
@9V7XJ962mos2MO
Schools and workplaces need to increase their support system and ensure everyone is communicating their issues, whether work or school-related or not.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
How do you differentiate between not feeling okay and needing professional mental health support?
@9YFZJZT2wks2W
i believe that if your unable to function without assistance or need medication you need mental support if your just going through something for less than a year your okay if longer mental support is needed
@9GXZCH41yr1Y
No, increase funding into subsidizing healthy foods, and increase funding to physical education, sleep, and life practices.
@9G6LS2N1yr1Y
Bring back the Mental Hospitals. now all of us Guinee pigs are loose in the public. and only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies
@9FM2Z9T1yr1Y
i dont have a problem with mental heatlh as long as they mental dont cause problems with me
@9FGLBQ51yr1Y
Mental health issues should be led by organizations led by people who experienced this issues and overcome it but the government should fund those
@9F5FC8S 1yr1Y
Increase both public funding and incentivize private companies to address the issue. After we drastically improve our public system then a reassessment can be done to determine an appropriate amount of funding going forward.
@9JQZ9ZW10mos10MO
Yes, but it may be more complex than funding. The current collective state of mental health feels as though it may be indicative of a broader social issue tied to factors related to quality of life.
@9HM98WN11mos11MO
I believe that mental health research unless clinically diagnosed with mental illness is a problem that is too heavily fixated on.
@9HHTQD6Conservative12mos12MO
No, the government should enact systems that don't drive people crazy. Look at the political "show" in Ottawa. Those are meant to be adults leading our country. They act like angry children. That's crazy.
@9HCP7QV12mos12MO
No. Healthcare is under Provincial jurisdiction. The federal govt should not be involved at all. Cut the taxes, close the ministry, get the feds out of the province’s business entirely.
@9GZYG4J1yr1Y
No, instead Privatize healthcare and offer incentive for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies
Get Canada out of debt first
@9C2536N2yrs2Y
Yes because it's fair that everyone can get treated for mental health if they need it.
@9BZDPMH2yrs2Y
The governments must ensure mental health therapists are qualified and penalized for fraudulent treatment practices
@97V8LWC2yrs2Y
@96R332N2yrs2Y
Maintain funding but surge funding if there is a large population of depressed Canadians.
@95PB8LK2yrs2Y
I think its fine how it is
@95LSVQV2yrs2Y
Yes, but we can't afford this right now
@95JD49Z2yrs2Y
Yes, and we need to create and re-open mental institutions for helping and assisting people who need it rather than having them wander the streets and attacking people.
@9565N8K2yrs2Y
This is not a top priority. Implementation is more important than funding and we should not be focused on it until we greatly reduce inflation and the national debt.
@936KWVL2yrs2Y
Absolutely. I've lost far too many good friends/family to mental illness
@9368W6D2yrs2Y
Yes, and rebuild large-scale inpatient facilities to reverse de-institutionalization
@922XF8V3yrs3Y
Yes, and make mental care free.
@8ZN4YG43yrs3Y
Yes, we should have options open/standards for provinces to accept this as a necessary service to include as part of their plan.
@8Y52KR83yrs3Y
Yes, but it's more important to address the root cause of the mental health issues (e.g. poverty, COVID)
@8XZNFFC3yrs3Y
No, and the government should not be involved in healthcare.
@8XJ8R6V3yrs3Y
Yes, our government causes it with tax burden, lacklustre drug enforcement and a safe haven to practice
@8VWXDZS3yrs3Y
Funds should come from government and private sectors
@8VSFJZ23yrs3Y
People should be taught emotional intelligence in school!!
@8VHRB9R3yrs3Y
No, provide funding directly to the municipality to dispense with appropriately for that locale.
@8VFD2CZ3yrs3Y
@8V8GV2L3yrs3Y
No, companies abuse and take advantage of people with mental health issues.
@8V7C4Z7Bloc Québécois3yrs3Y
The government should transfer the responsability to private companies and cooperatives
@8TV636B3yrs3Y
No, but redistribute and reassess current funding - the current system is clearly not working and needs to be revamped. One of the biggest problems is incompetent “professionals” being employed in positions in which they have no training (i.e. social workers in mental health counselling positions) which is actually unethical.
@8TRDSVC3yrs3Y
Yes, and make Mental Healthcare free
@8TN4GLW3yrs3Y
No, and decrease funding until Canada’s debt goes down and its deficit is eliminated.
@8TJ222S3yrs3Y
yes, it would bring more awareness to the importance and extremity of mental health
Yes, our healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services, but focus the majority of funding towards personalized care rather than pharmaceutical companies
@8SRCS7J4yrs4Y
The funding for mental health research now, in my opinion, is enough. It doesn't need to be increased nor decreased.
@8SM79NB4yrs4Y
There should not be any funding for research.
I've never really thought of it
@8S94ZNV4yrs4Y
More research needs to be funded for mental health, with less emphasis on pharmaceutical promotion
@8RQ7YQB4yrs4Y
Yes, when the state is abolished we can make mental health free, and mutually aided.
@8RK5FXD4yrs4Y
Yes, and bring back secure institutions.
@8PWLS2W4yrs4Y
Mental health is just as important as physical health
@8PTZDB24yrs4Y
Nah what they have rn is good I think
@8PQL4GY4yrs4Y
Yes they should. Therapy is too expensive for those who truly need it most. With increased funding, practitioners can charge their patients less so that they can get the help they deserve.
Yes, but not a lot just a bit.
@8PJ5S6B4yrs4Y
No, there is already too much funding taking place towards mental health (eg. LGBTQ+)
@8PGTR9R4yrs4Y
Yes, however don’t fund gender re assignment surgeries. Or sexual identity counseling.
@8PGS37Q4yrs4Y
Yes, for more research on treatments
@8PF4DQ54yrs4Y
@8PDCTZR4yrs4Y
Yes and there should be more financial resources diverted to housing. Less money should be spent on police services and prisons.
@8PDCPJP4yrs4Y
This does not have anything to do with me.
@8PCJB6T4yrs4Y
i have mixed feelings about this topic.
@8P6K79Z4yrs4Y
Yes it may help society overall
@8P5LGN64yrs4Y
Yes, increase it progressively.
@8P3F3JT4yrs4Y
The government needs to undo the damage done with the fluoride and the mercury and the vaccines. But must first stop perpetrating these crimes against the population.
Mercury dental amalgums , and water fluoridation must be strictly outlawed . Fluoride toothpaste and other fluoride containing products must be made illegal , and fluoride must no longer be used in the production of pharmaceutical medications.
@8NWWPXS4yrs4Y
Allocate the current funds better
Yes but if it cuts spending in other areas.
@8NW36T94yrs4Y
@8NT8LSD4yrs4Y
@Sburns1464yrs4Y
I like the current system
@Jatzuyu4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for those actually willing to get help, and believe that they want to get better to improve whatever their mental health condition is in.
@8KL42CL4yrs4Y
mental health is somewhat food related, stop feeding the world preservatives and chemically sprayed foods. You'll see a big difference...
@8K7JSDN4yrs4Y
Yes, That would probably help doctors and other people who help with that stuff find ways to help people with mental illnesses.
@8JN7VDX4yrs4Y
I think is good where it is now
@8J3S8YL4yrs4Y
Yes the government can do this but I think private companies should be able to do this as well if they wish.
Yes if you help the sick some might get off odsp/ow and work also more family supports we need a system that strengthen our youth so they grow up healthy and capable of working
@8HF48Z84yrs4Y
Yes it could help prevent lots of crimes that were from previous mental illnesses
@8GYN5NP4yrs4Y
Maybe , I don’t know the budget , Treatment yes , research depends .
@8GMQK4N4yrs4Y
i am satisfied with the current funding
@8G9QW8L4yrs4Y
@8DTHXQW4yrs4Y
No because the current system is the main reason that mental health is a bigger issue than ever before. Tweak the economic system.
@8D65MY44yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they know they are close to finding a discovery
@8CZ74KH4yrs4Y
I am unfamiliar with the current funding of the government towards mental health and treatment and will remain neutral.
@8CY8CX74yrs4Y
@8CX4TNN4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as this can be afforded without much issue. If there is issue, I guess as long as this issue (these issues) can be worked around or handled, then my answer would still be yes.
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