Mental health treatment and access for emerging adults in Canada: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Research into the mental healthcare of emerging adults (18-25) in Canada has been limited, despite this developmental period being widely considered a vulnerable time of life. As such, we aimed to identify the greatest barriers emerging adults faced in accessing mental healthcare in Canada, particularly in relation to the Canadian healthcare system which operates on a universal funding model but is challenged by funding shortfalls and a complex relationship to the provinces.

Methods

We systematically examined 28 pieces of literature, including academic and technical literature and publications from government organizations, focused on emerging adults and the Canadian mental healthcare system.

Results

Findings demonstrated that stigma, a lack of mental hea

SUBMITTER: Murray JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10370273 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature