Mental Health and Mental Illness: What’s the difference?

• Mental health and mental illness are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing.

• “Mental health” is a concept similar to “physical health”: it refers to a state of wellbeing. Mental health includes our emotions, feelings of connection to others, our thoughts and feelings, and being able to manage life’s highs and lows.

• The presence or absence of a mental illness is not a predictor of mental health; someone without a mental illness could have poor mental health, just as a person with a mental illness could have excellent mental health.

• Problematic substance use is sometimes linked to poor mental health or mental illness; it can be a coping strategy for untreated trauma, pain, challenging thoughts or emotions, or other health symptoms.

Who is affected?

• In any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness.

•By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness.

• Systemic inequalities such as racism, poverty, homelessness, discrimination, colonial and gender-based violence, among others, can worsen mental health.

• Major depression affects approximately 5.4% of the Canadian population, and anxiety disorders affect 4.6% of the population.

•Substance use disorders affect approximately 6% of Canadians.

How does mental illness impact youth?

• When it comes to mental illness, youth is a critical period: most people living with a mental illness see their symptoms begin be fore age 18.

•Approximately 20% of Canadian youth are affected by a mental illness or disorder.

• In 2011, 11% of 15-24 year olds reported experiencing depression.

• Between 2008–2009 and 2018–2019, among youth there was a 61% increase in emergency department visits and a 60% increase in hospitalizations for mental disorders.

Data provided by the Brant County Health Unit.

Other references include: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-by-the-Numbers/Infographics-Fact-Sheets https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/82-003-x/2020012/article/00002-eng.htm https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/82-619-m/2012004/sections/sectiond-eng.htm https://nied.ca/about-eating-disorders-in-canada/ https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/sites/default/files/2016-06/Investing_in_Mental_Health_FINAL_Version_

ENG.pdf https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1310039401 https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/190628/dq190628c-eng.htm https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/suicide-canada-key-statistics-infographic.html https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/what-we-do/children-and-youth https://www.cihi.ca/en/child-and-youth-mental-health-in-canada-infographic

•Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth and young adults between 15-34 years.

• In Canada, only 1 out of 5 children receive appropriate mental health services.

Father-Son Duo Build Canada’s Largest Online Comic Shop

In late 2019, Warren and Jayden Mitchell embarked on a journey to open their own online comic shop. Despite starting from the basement of their family home, they persevered and worked hard to make their dreams a reality. Warren, a long-time collector and fan of comics, had previously sold his collection but was reignited with a passion for the hobby when his son Jayden began to show interest in it.

Over the next few years, Warren and Jayden flipped books online to support their growing hobby, and eventually decided to create CaptCan Comics, which offered a more modern approach to comic book retail. Even though they were working at it part-time, they launched their website and were one of the first in Canada to offer an app that could be downloaded on both iOS and Android devices.

Their timing could not have been better, as COVID-19 caused the closure of brick-and-mortar stores, leaving customers with limited options for purchasing comics. However, this worked to CaptCan Comics’ advantage, as their online presence was already solidified.

Today, CaptCan Comics has grown into the largest online comic book retailer in Canada. With a team of 13 and a 4,000 square foot space on Elgin

Street, they offer a unique hybrid shopping experience for comic book customers. Their online inventory boasts nearly 400,000 books, allowing them to offer something for almost every customer.

The success of CaptCan Comics is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. Warren and Jayden’s hard work and dedication have paid off, and they have created a thriving business that serves a growing customer base. As they continue to innovate and adapt to the ever-changing world of comics, it’s clear that their success will only continue to grow.

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