Project title: The Association Between Mobility Limitations and Utilization of Family Doctors, Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses, and Psychiatrists Among Young Canadian Adults with Self-Reported Diagnosed Mood Disorders: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Project background: Mood disorders, including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, significantly impact young adults, with a notable prevalence among this age group. Mobility limitations further compound the challenges faced by these individuals, potentially affecting their access to and utilization of mental health services. Despite the increasing recognition of mood disorders and mobility issues, there is limited large-scale data on how mobility limitations influence the use of various healthcare services among young Canadians with mood disorders. This study aims to address this gap by analyzing data from the 2017/2018 Canadian Community Health Survey to provide insights into the healthcare utilization patterns of this population.