GreenShield Cares about mental health
Mental health journeys are deeply personal and unique, especially in a country as diverse as Canada. Many face barriers that prevent them from receiving the care they need, when they need it.
We collaborate with community partners to address these gaps and advance health equity, supporting underserved communities with specialized and culturally appropriate care that reflects the diverse needs of people living in Canada.
Featured spotlight:
Our 2025 Women’s Mental Health Report, in partnership with Mental Health Research Canada, explores various life transitions, including youth, caregiving and menopause, revealing that anxiety and depression are more prevalent among women than men, with particularly high rates for 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized women.
Featured spotlight:
Women’s mental health
We launched our Women’s Mental Health program in 2021 to improve and expand access to services that reflect the diverse identities and lived experiences of women in Canada.
We offer free culturally appropriate, trauma-informed virtual therapy and digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to those 18+ who identify as women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming.
We’ve helped nearly 120,000 women access this mental health support at no cost, and that’s just the beginning.
Anxiety is on the rise
Close to 50% of women report increased anxiety due to political and economic pressures, while 18% of young women (16-24) report higher anxiety compared to young men.
Life transitions matter
Over 50% of women feel unprepared for menopause, and close to 60% were unaware that anxiety and depression are common symptoms of this hormonal change.
Equity gaps persist
Nearly 10% of 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized women report needing mental health support but not accessing it — nearly double the rates of non-2SLGBTQI+ and non-racialized peers.
When mental health support is personal, it’s powerful
Our partnership with GreenShield enables us to break down barriers and create spaces where Black women can connect with trusted support, ensuring they feel seen, heard, and empowered on their mental health journey.
Signature Initiative:
Youth mental health
Canadian youth are facing a mental health crisis, with 16- to 24-year-olds reporting mental health and substance use challenges at higher rates compared to other generations.1
As part of our solution, we partnered with Mental Health Research Canada to introduce the Youth Mental Health Data Hub, Canada’s most comprehensive resource to aggregate data on the diverse mental health needs of young people.
57%
of youth who need mental health support do not receive the care they need.2
70%
of mental illnesses show their first symptoms during childhood or adolescence.3
50%
of Gen Z Canadians believe social media has a negative impact on their mental health.4
Better Mental Health for All
We asked some of our partners and program participants to share their stories and experiences, highlighting the barriers to mental health support care many Canadians face.
Partner spotlight:
Noojimo Health
The first and only all-Indigenous virtual mental wellness clinic, Noojimo focuses on early intervention, prevention and education, helping Indigenous clients feel seen and supported throughout their healing journey. Our partnership provides culturally safe care for Indigenous communities through GreenShield+.
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1 Mental Health Research Canada (2024)
2 Mental Health Research Canada, A Generation at Risk (2024)
3 Public Health Agency of Canada (2005)
4 Mintel (2022)