New Report from MHRC Highlights A Generation Under Pressure

Young people across Canada are facing unprecedented pressures, from economic uncertainty and job insecurity to social isolation and the climate crisis. MHRC’s latest report, in partnership with GreenShield, reveals that 83% of young Canadians feel stressed about their career prospects

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An upset Asian teenage boy student, dressed in casual outfit, sits on a stairway reading on his smartphone with a backpack beside him, while dealing with the issue of cyberbullying.

The report A Generation Under Pressure: Economic and Employment Challenges on Youth Mental Health is based on data collected between September 11 and 21, 2025. A total of 2,745 Canadians aged 16 and older participated in the online survey. Of these, 2,213 were youth ages 16 to 29 (including 200 under 18), and 532 were adults aged 30 and over. Participants shared their experiences and perspectives on mental health.

Financial uncertainty and limited job opportunities are driving stress and anxiety among youth. Many are struggling to stay hopeful about their futures, and those facing systemic inequities are at even greater risk

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November 19, 2025