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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30.Jun.2020
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH working with partners to stop COVID-19
CAMH has gone mobile to support people in the community most affected by COVID-19.
About CAMH working with partners to stop COVID-19
25.Jun.2020
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH launches new strategic plan
Three-year roadmap calls to redefine health
About CAMH launches new strategic plan
23.Jun.2020
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH Statement on Police Interactions with People in Mental Health Crisis
CAMH, along with our mental health system partners, has been advocating for years for measures to improve crisis care.
About CAMH Statement on Police Interactions with People in Mental Health Crisis
19.Jun.2020
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
New anthology celebrates Indigenous voices, experiences and wisdom
An anthology of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction written by fifteen First Nations and Métis staff at CAMH.
About New anthology celebrates Indigenous voices, experiences and wisdom
18.Jun.2020
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders over 20 times higher than the general population
Study identifies key risk factors
About Suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders over 20 times higher than the general population
17.Jun.2020
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Despite less anxiety and worry about COVID-19, Canadians report sustained rates of loneliness and depression
Results from national survey series by CAMH and Delvinia offer insight into changing nature of Canadians’ mental health and substance use during the pandemic
About Despite less anxiety and worry about COVID-19, Canadians report sustained rates of loneliness and depression
29.May.2020
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Pandemic impacting the mental health of young people in Ontario
A CAMH survey conducted after the COVID-19 pandemic began has found that young people perceive their mental health to have deteriorated.
About Pandemic impacting the mental health of young people in Ontario
26.May.2020
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Women, parents and younger adults more likely to feel anxious and depressed during COVID-19
New national survey series by CAMH and Delvinia tracks pandemic mental health and substance use
About Women, parents and younger adults more likely to feel anxious and depressed during COVID-19
04.May.2020
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH enhances virtual capacity to respond to demand for mental health services
Cisco's Webex platform enables 1,500 more virtual care visits over one month
About CAMH enhances virtual capacity to respond to demand for mental health services
04.May.2020
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH among hospitals benefiting from The Frontline Fund
CAMH Foundation is among the organizations benefiting from The Frontline Fund, which represents Canadian hospital foundations dealing with COVID-19 across the country.
About CAMH among hospitals benefiting from The Frontline Fund