CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
1 in 8 pregnant people have a disability but significant gaps exist in the provision of accessible care
Landmark report provides recommendations to improve care for thousands of Ontario women
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CAMH Statement
CAMH is disappointed that the provincial government has chosen convenience over the health and wellbeing of Ontarians. There are already more than 6,000 alcohol-attributable deaths a year in Ontario, and the changes announced today will significantly increase this number.
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Shelter Safety Study
CAMH launched a study commissioned by the City and its partners to assess safety in Toronto’s shelter system
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12.May.2021
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH hosts vaccine clinic for adults with developmental disabilities
Clinic enabled CAMH outpatients and their caregivers to get their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
About CAMH hosts vaccine clinic for adults with developmental disabilities
11.May.2021
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Building on the aging brain’s capacity to cope
Looking for clues that could delay, prevent or reverse the progression of conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
About Building on the aging brain’s capacity to cope
07.May.2021
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario expands virtual youth mental health services with support from RBC Future Launch
About Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario expands virtual youth mental health services with support from RBC Future Launch
06.May.2021
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Workplace mental health top of mind for Canada’s business leaders
Last month, more than 80 executive business leaders attended CAMH’s inaugural Business Leaders for Mental Health Action summit.
About Workplace mental health top of mind for Canada’s business leaders
05.May.2021
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH, YWHO, ACCESS Open Minds and Foundry launch first-of-its kind initiative to help young people with mental health challenges find employment
Funded by the Future Skills Centre, project will provide support more than 700 youth in 12 locations
About CAMH, YWHO, ACCESS Open Minds and Foundry launch first-of-its kind initiative to help young people with mental health challenges find employment
03.May.2021
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
The CAMH BrainHealth Databank
How a hospital-wide commitment to collaborative patient-centred care enhanced by machine-learning is poised to transform the diagnosis, treatment and care of mental illness at CAMH
About The CAMH BrainHealth Databank
27.Apr.2021
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
York University and CAMH launch first-of-its-kind Canadian Guide on Mental Health Literacy for Autism
Free online document a key resource for autistic and autism communities, families, caregivers, mental health practitioners, and service providers
About York University and CAMH launch first-of-its-kind Canadian Guide on Mental Health Literacy for Autism
20.Apr.2021
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Large numbers of regular drug users report increased substance use and heightened fear of relapse and overdose during COVID-19
CAMH survey indicates drug users are being disproportionately impacted by COVID in a variety of ways, in large part due to supply disruption and other COVID-related societal changes.
About Large numbers of regular drug users report increased substance use and heightened fear of relapse and overdose during COVID-19
14.Apr.2021
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may increase risk of psychosis from cannabis use
Cannabis users with high genetic predisposition to schizophrenia had pronounced higher rates of psychotic experiences than non-users
About Genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may increase risk of psychosis from cannabis use
13.Apr.2021
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
One year into pandemic, about one in five Canadians reporting high levels of mental distress
CAMH clinicians on the front lines say Canada was already in a mental health crisis before COVID-19 began, and the pandemic is exacerbating the emergency
About One year into pandemic, about one in five Canadians reporting high levels of mental distress