Self-rated mental health
For the purpose of monitoring trends in self-rated mental health, individuals were classified based on their self-reported mental health into the following three categories: “excellent or very good,” “good,” or “fair or poor.”
Overall findings:
- In 2015/16, survey results indicated that 63% of individuals aged 12 and over in Sudbury and districts rated their mental health as excellent or very good, 27% rated their mental health as good, while 10% rated their mental health as fair or poor.
- Between 2007/08 and 2013/14, the prevalence rate of excellent or very good self-rated mental health in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly.
Notes:
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2016, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Age-standardized prevalence rate, self-rated mental health, Sudbury and districts, ages 12+, 2015/2016
Table: Age-standardized prevalence rate, self-rated mental health, Sudbury and districts, ages 12+, 2015/2016
| Self-Rated Mental Health | Prevalence Rate |
|---|---|
| Excellent/Very Good | 63.2% (CI: 58.3% to 67.9%) |
| Good | 26.9% (CI: 22.5% to 31.8%) |
| Fair/Poor | 9.9% (CI: 7.4% to 13.1%) |
Self-rated mental health (excellent or very good)
Self-rated mental health (excellent or very good) by geographic area
Key findings:
- In 2013/14, survey results indicated that 71% of individuals aged 12 years and older in Sudbury and districts rated their mental health as excellent or very good.
- The prevalence rate of excellent or very good self-rated mental health in Sudbury and districts is similar to that reported in northeastern Ontario and Ontario overall.
- Between 2007/08 and 2013/14, the prevalence rate of excellent or very good self-rated mental health in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly.
Notes:
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Age-standardized prevalence rate, self-rated mental health (excellent or very good), by year and geographic area, ages 12+, 2007/08 to 2013/14
Table: Age-standardized prevalence rate, self-rated mental health (excellent or very good), by year and geographic area, ages 12+, 2007/08 to 2013/14
| Geographic Region | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2008 | Prevalence Rate, 2009 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2012 | Prevalence Rate, 2013 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury and districts | 74.3% (CI: 70.9% to 77.4%) | 74.5% (CI: 70.5% to 78.1%) | 73.2% (CI: 69.0% to 77.0%) | 70.7% (CI: 66.9% to 74.2%) |
| Northeastern Ontario | 72.3% (CI: 70.4% to 74.2%) | 73.7% (CI: 71.5% to 75.8%) | 72.9% (CI: 70.6% to 75.0%) | 70.9% (CI: 68.7% to 73.1%) |
| Ontario | 74.5% (CI: 73.7% to 75.2%) | 73.8% (CI: 73.0% to 74.5%) | 72.5% (CI: 71.6% to 73.3%) | 70.5% (CI: 69.7% to 71.4%) |
Self-rated mental health (excellent or very good) by sex
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, survey results indicated that the prevalence rate of excellent or very good self-rated mental health in males in Sudbury and districts has been similar to that in females.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of excellent or very good self-rated mental health in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly in either males or females.
Notes:
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Age-standardized prevalence rate, self-rated mental health (excellent or very good), by year and sex, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Age-standardized prevalence rate, self-rated mental health (excellent or very good), by year and sex, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
| Sex | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Males | 74.0% (CI: 70.1% to 77.5%) | 72.5% (CI: 67.8% to 76.7%) |
| Females | 74.4% (CI: 70.4% to 77.9%) | 71.3% (CI: 67.6% to 74.8%) |
Self-rated mental health (excellent or very good) by age group
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, survey results indicated that the prevalence rate of excellent or very good self-rated mental health was not statistically different among age groups in Sudbury and districts.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of excellent or very good self-rated mental health in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly in any of the age groups.
Notes:
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Prevalence rate, self-rated mental health (excellent or very good), by year and age group, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Prevalence rate, self-rated mental health (excellent or very good), by year and age group, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
| Age (Years) | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 to 19 | 74.1% (CI: 66.9% to 80.3%) | 73.9% (CI: 65.3% to 80.9%) |
| 20 to 44 | 75.0% (CI: 69.8% to 79.6%) | 73.0% (CI: 67.4% to 78.0%) |
| 45 to 64 | 75.0% (CI: 70.4% to 79.1%) | 72.8% (CI: 67.4% to 77.6%) |
| 65+ | 72.2% (CI: 67.6% to 76.4%) | 66.2% (CI: 60.3% to 71.7%) |
Self-rated mental health (excellent or very good) by household income
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, survey results indicated that the prevalence rate of excellent or very good self-rated mental health was lower in the lowest income quintile compared to the two highest income quintiles in Sudbury and districts.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of excellent or very good self-rated mental health in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly in any of the household income quintiles.
Notes:
- In this analysis, individuals are divided into “income quintiles” or 5 groups of roughly equal size based on their reported household income. The groups are ranked, so that Quintile 1 represents the 20% of the population with the lowest incomes, and Quintile 5 represents the 20% with the highest incomes.
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Prevalence rate, self-rated mental health (excellent or very good), by year and household income, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Prevalence rate, self-rated mental health (excellent or very good), by year and household income, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
| Household Income Distribution | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Quintile 1 (Lowest) | 64.2% (CI: 56.8% to 71.0%) | 56.7% (CI: 49.3% to 63.7%) |
| Quintile 2 | 69.4% (CI: 62.2% to 75.7%) | 67.4% (CI: 60.3% to 73.7%) |
| Quintile 3 | 78.4% (CI: 72.0% to 83.6%) | 69.8% (CI: 63.1% to 75.8%) |
| Quintile 4 | 78.9% (CI: 72.5% to 84.1%) | 79.3% (CI: 72.7% to 84.6%) |
| Quintile 5 (Highest) | 85.3% (CI: 77.7% to 90.6%) | 82.2% (CI: 75.6% to 87.4%) |
Self-rated mental health (excellent or very good) by education
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, survey results indicated that the prevalence rate of excellent or very good self-rated mental health was lower among individuals with the lowest education level in Sudbury and districts.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of excellent or very good self-rated mental health in Sudbury and districts has not varied significantly in any of the education level groups.
Notes:
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Prevalence rate, self-rated mental health (excellent or very good), by year and education levels, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Prevalence rate, self-rated mental health (excellent or very good), by year and education, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
| Education | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| < Highschool Diploma | 58.2% (CI: 47.8% to 67.9%) | 51.8% (CI: 39.8% to 63.6%) |
| Highschool Diploma | 76.7% (CI: 69.6% to 82.5%) | 67.1% (CI: 59.7% to 73.7%) |
| Trade, College or University Diploma or Certificate | 74.8% (CI: 70.9% to 78.3%) | 71.7% (CI: 66.8% to 76.1%) |
| University Degree | 83.8% (CI: 75.4% to 89.7%) | 83.4% (CI: 76.4% to 88.6%) |
Self-rated mental health (excellent or very good) by first official language spoken
Key findings:
- Between 2011 and 2014, the prevalence rate of excellent or very good self-rated mental health was not statistically different between official language groups in Sudbury and districts.
- Between 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014, the rate of excellent or very good self-rated mental health did not vary significantly among either official language group.
Notes:
- Canada’s official languages are French and English. An individual’s “first official language spoken” is determined using their answers to a number of questions about the languages they speak. A small percentage of people are classified as having both French and English as their “first” official language spoken. Such individuals are included here as French. People speaking neither French nor English are excluded from this analysis.
- Rates are age-standardized using the 2011 Canadian population.
- Rates are for the population aged 12 years and older.
- Data source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 2007 to 2014, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Figure: Prevalence rate, self-rated mental health (excellent or very good), by year and first official language spoken, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
Table: Prevalence rate, self-rated mental health (excellent or very good), by year and first official language spoken, ages 12+, 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2014
| First Official Language Spoken | Prevalence Rate, 2007 to 2010 | Prevalence Rate, 2011 to 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| French | 73.8% (CI: 69.0% to 78.2%) | 74.7% (CI: 68.1% to 80.3%) |
| English | 74.0% (CI: 70.7% to 77.0%) | 71.6% (CI: 68.2% to 74.9%) |
This item was last modified on July 3, 2019