Going it alone: The mental health and well-being of Canada’s Entrepreneurs. Canadian Mental Health Association.It is often said that small business is the backbone of the Canadian economy and that when entrepreneurs succeed, so does Canada. Considering the importance of small and medium-sized businesses to the Canadian economy, the health and well-being of entrepreneurs is a critical public health issue. The study, “Going it Alone: The mental health and well-being of Canada’s entrepreneurs,” aims to enhance our understanding of the mental health experiences of entrepreneurs in Canada.