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December 8, 2025PLOS mental health.Open Access

Mental health and addiction concerns in northern Ontario: A cross-sectional study of sociodemographic predictors, access barriers, and service needs

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ALAnthony Levitt

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey identified socioeconomic status, access barriers, and unique support needs in rural northern Ontario residents.

Key Points

  • The study aims to identify predictors of mental health and addiction concerns and barriers to accessing services in northern Ontario.
  • Cross-sectional survey design
  • Online data collection from 500 northern Ontario residents aged 18+
  • Utilized univariate statistics for analysis
  • Conducted multiple logistic regression for predictors of concerns
  • 76.8% of participants reported mental health and addiction concerns
  • Less than 25% accessed support services
  • Common barriers were mainly systemic
  • Significant predictors include socioeconomic status and social support dissatisfaction

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Anthony Levitt (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f364fa91c937236d297https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmen.0000503
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