N umerous different methods are used to estimate people with mental health needs within a given population. These methods include reviewing local, national, and international literature; using expert opinions; consulting with agencies, service providers, and consumers; epidemiologic studies, and service use data. The Canadian Community Health Survey is a populationbased epidemiologic survey. 1 In 2002, about 32 000 Canadians were surveyed about their mental health symptoms and treatment. A survey of this type provides the advantage of obtaining individual perspectives regarding the problems experienced, and does not rely on clinical records

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Despite concerns expressed before the transfer by federal and provincial reports over the level of expenditures devoted to mental health care, the integration of mental health services with other health services did not result in an increase of the share for mental health care.