[Report] Mood disorders among older Canadians

Background

An increasing number of Canadians are living with mental health problems, including mood disorders. However, few studies have examined the prevalence of, and factors associated with, mood disorders among older Canadians (65 years or older).

Data and methods

A pooled sample of 172,524 community-dwelling older Canadians from nine cycles of the annual Canadian Community Health Survey—2015 to 2023—was used to examine mood disorders and associated correlates. Multivariable logistic regression, stratified by sex, was implemented to identify factors associated with mood disorders.

Notable findings:

• 8.5% of older Canadians reported having a mood disorder in 2023
• Indigenous people (males and females) had higher odds of having a mood disorder
• Living alone and having lower household income were associated with a higher likelihood of experiencing mood disorders 

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