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1 in 5 Canadians will experience a form of mental illness at some point in their lives.
XXX of your XXX friends could experience a form of mental illness at some point in their lifetime.
1 in 5 Canadians will experience a form of mental illness at some point in their lives.
XXX of my XXX friends could experience a form of mental illness at some point in their life.
Canadian Institute of Health Research
2 in 3 people suffer in silence fearing judgment and rejection.
XXX of your XXX friends could be suffering in silence fearing judgment and rejection.
2 in 3 people suffer in silence fearing judgment and rejection. Let's put this in context.
XXX of my XXX friends could be suffering from a mental illness in silence fearing judgment.
Canadian Medical Association
Only 49% of Canadians said they would socialize with a friend who has a serious mental illness.
Only about XXX of your XXX friends would socialize with someone who has a serious mental illness.
Only 49% of Canadians said they would socialize with a friend who has a serious mental illness.
Only about XXX of my XXX friends would socialize with someone who has serious mental illness.
Canadian Medical Association
27% of Canadians are fearful of being around people who suffer from serious mental illness.
About XXX of your XXX friends are fearful of being around people who suffer from serious mental illness.
27% of Canadians are fearful of being around people who suffer from serious mental illness.
About XXX of my XXX friends are scared to be around people suffering from mental illness. How about yours?
Canadian Medical Association
Mood and anxiety disorders impact an estimated 22% of the Canadian population.
It's likely that mood and anxiety disorders impact an estimated XXX of your XXX friends.
Mood and anxiety disorders impact an estimated 22% of the Canadian population.
It's likely that mood and anxiety disorders impact an estimated XXX of my XXX friends. How about yours?
CMHA
At any given time, almost 3 million Canadians have serious depression.
At any given time, XXX of your friends could have serious depression.
At any given time, almost 3 million Canadians have serious depression.
At any given time, XXX of my friends could have serious depression. How about yours?
CMHA
Once depression is recognized, help can make a difference for 80% of people who are affected, allowing them to get back to their regular activities.
Once depression is recognized, help can make a difference for 80% of people who are affected, allowing them to get back to their regular activities.
Once depression is recognized, help can make a difference for 80% of people who are affected.
Once depression is recognized, help can make a difference for 80% of people who are affected.
CMHA
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Disclaimer: The Bell Let's Talk initiative is focused on raising awareness and encouraging dialogue about mental health. Diagnosis of specific mental health issues should be determined by healthcare professionals. If you feel that you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness please consult a doctor or healthcare professional in your community.