51% of focus group participants claim to be “totally depressed” at least once a month. (Youth Net Peel, 2004)

20% of focus group participants do not really like themselves as a person. (Youth Net Peel, 2004)

77% of youth feel “totally stressed out” at least once a month. (Youth Net Peel, 2004)

42% of youth keep problems that are really bothering them to themselves. (Youth Net Peel, 2004)

In 43% of focus groups conducted, suicide was ranked in the top 3 issues of concern (Youth Net Peel, 2002)

Only 0.5% of youth that are willing to disclose their problems will turn to a mental health service.  (Youth Net Peel, 2004)

Teens are the only age group in which suicide is in the rise.  (Manion, Davidson et al, 1997)

Suicide follows motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of injury death in both males and females ages 10-19 years.  (Health Canada, 1996)

Teens age 15-24 are most likely to suffer from a mental illness or abuse alcohol or drugs (Statistics Canada, 2003)

18% of teenagers between 15 and 24 experienced symptoms of a mental health disorder. (Statistics Canada, 2003)

Statistics Canada found teenagers were least likely to get help.  (Statistics Canada, 2003)