Perceived need for mental health care in Canada: Results from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey - Mental Health

Based on data from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey - Mental Health, this article describes the prevalence of four types of perceived mental health care (MHC) need (information, medication, counselling, and other) and the degree to which they are met in relation to risk factors for MHC needs, specifically, mental disorders, distress, or chronic physical health condition(s). Barriers to receiving MHC are also explored.