They came to Canada for their dreams. Instead they found a mental health nightmare

The stresses caused by the upheaval of immigrating and the often huge chasm between what immigrants are led to expect about life in Canada and the reality can lead to depression, frustration and a loss of self-esteem, according to experts.

They came to Canada for their dreams. Instead they found a mental health nightmare
A Black couple pose with their three children in front of a stone building.

The stresses caused by the upheaval of immigrating and the often huge chasm between what immigrants are led to expect about life in Canada and the reality can lead to depression, frustration and a loss of self-esteem, according to experts.