Hates crimes motivated by sexual orientation more than doubled in Canada from 2007 to 2008, and were the most violent of all hate crimes iv.LGBTQ people experience stigma and discrimination across their life spans, and are targets of sexual and physical assault, harassment and hate crimes iii An Ontario-based study found that half of trans people were living on less than $15,000 a year ii.Bisexual and trans people are over-represented among low-income Canadians.Three significant determinants of positive mental health and wellbeing are: social inclusion freedom from discrimination and violence and access to economic resources i.Īll three factors impact LGBTQ individuals and communities in Ontario: Socio-economic factors (or determinants) play a key role in mental health and wellbeing for all of us, and are particularly important for marginalized populations. This information was compiled by Rainbow Health Ontario and CMHA Ontario. Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health.Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee Secretariat.Mental Health and Addictions Legislation.Addiction and Substance use Treatment Options.Reducing cannabis harms: A guide for Ontario campuses.Factors that Impact Addiction and Problematic substance use.
