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Note: As a result of a major redesign of the CCHS in 2015, the current estimates from CCHS cannot be compared to estimates from CCHS cycles prior to 2015. In addition, due to a second redesign in the CCHS 2022, caution should be used when comparing estimates from CCHS 2022 to estimates from CCHS cycles 2015-2021.
Source: Canadian Community Health Survey 2022
Population: 18+ years
E: Estimate should be interpreted with caution
F: Estimate is unstable or unreleasable
Measure Description:
| Definition |
Percentage of population aged 18 years and older who report that their mental health is “very good” or “excellent”. |
| Data Available |
Sex, gender, age groups, highest level of education, household income quintile, province/territory, population centre/rural area residence, immigrant status, cultural/racial background, sexual orientation, and trend. |
| Estimate Calculation |
Numerator: Number of adults 18+ who report their mental health as being "very good" or "excellent";
Denominator: Total population, aged 18+ |
| Additional Remarks |
A high percentage can be interpreted as a positive result |
Suggested Citation:
Adults: Public Health Agency of Canada, Centre for Surveillance and Applied Research (2024). Positive Mental Health Surveillance Indicator Framework, adults (18 years of age and older), Canada, 2024 Edition. Ottawa (ON): Public Health Agency of Canada.
Youth: Public Health Agency of Canada, Centre for Surveillance and Applied Research (2024). Positive Mental Health Surveillance Indicator Framework, youth (12 to 17 years of age), Canada, 2024 Edition. Ottawa (ON): Public Health Agency of Canada.