Interligne, a leading community organization supporting 2ELGBTQIA+ individuals, has partnered with Leger to conduct a comprehensive Canada-wide study on the mental health challenges faced by 2ELGBTQIA+ communities. The findings, supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada, reveal significant disparities in mental health outcomes and access to support services.

According to the Canada-wide study , 86% of 2ELGBTQIA+ individuals reported experiencing at least one mental health issue in the past year, compared to 64% of non-2ELGBTQIA+ individuals. Additionally, only 33% of 2ELGBTQIA+ respondents described their mental health as excellent or good, while 28% rated it as poor or very poor. These figures that are notably worse than those of their non-2ELGBTQIA+ counterparts. The study also highlights dissatisfaction with available support, with 28% of 2ELGBTQIA+ respondents expressing discontent with the assistance they received.

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