Time it took for diagnosis among Canadians with experience with mental illness 2015

Published by Statista Research Department, Aug 4, 2015
This statistic presents the length of time it took between first seeking help from a health care professional and receiving a mental illness diagnosis among Canadians with experience with mental illness, as of 2015. It was found that 21 percent of respondents stated they themselves, a family member, or the person they cared for were diagnosed with a mental illness immediately after seeking help from a health care professional.
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Percentage of Canadians experienced in mental illness by duration between seeking professional help and diagnosis as of 2015

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Release date

August 2015

Region

North America, Canada

Survey time period

June 16 and June 27, 2015

Number of respondents

1,663 respondents

Special properties

members of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) and its partner organizations

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: "How long did it take for (you/your family member/ the person you care for) to be diagnosed with mental illness from the first time help was sought from a health care professional?"
Asked among those with mental illness, mental illness in the family, or caregivers.

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