Investor Presentaiton
Prince
Edward
Island
CANADA
Table of
Content
Introduction
Priority 1- Keeping our Island Healthy in a
Growing and Evolving Health System
Priority 2- Seamless Experience: Right
Time, Right Place, Right Care
Priority 3-
Equitable Access
Priority 4-A Healthy &
Sustainable Workforce
Glossary
Priority 1 - Keeping our Island Healthy in a Growing and Evolving Health System
③3 Mental Health & Mental Wellness
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The Current State
The treatment for mood and anxiety disorders have been increasing, self-
perceived mental health ratings have been increasing.40
• The pandemic has worsened the mental health burden of the population.40
Economic and social factors (e.g., poverty, social isolation, inadequate housing)
impact mental health,13
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PEI created the Alliance for Mental Well Being, to empower resiliency and build
better awareness and collaboration, for partners providing care with a mental
wellbeing focus.
The Future Goal
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Provide adequate and timely access to the right support for mental health needs,
including those that are outside of healthcare institutions.
Support the recovery of people and their family at every point of contact, reducing
wait times to receive care.
Promote mental wellness through community collaboration and social supports,
such as social inclusion, employment, education, and safe and caring
environments.
• Invest in children and youth mental health to provide access to services to
residents from an early age.
Enablers for Improving Health & Wellness
Strong social policy influences the
education system, supports children and
families, and invests further into mental
health programs and services.
Improve access to digital programs and
supports such as treatments, online self-
help groups, supported harm reduction.
practices such as safer usage supports or
safer consumptions services.
Support connections between sectors
(e.g., primary care, justice, education,
community groups), to best use our
healthcare and community resources.
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