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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04.Apr.2019
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH celebrates volunteers
CAMH’s volunteers share their time, energy and passions with patients across a range of programs at the hospital.
About CAMH celebrates volunteers
CAMH treatment model for Alzheimer's agitation expands into large-scale studies
The new way of treating agitation and aggression in people with Alzheimer’s disease is showing positive outcomes, and will be tested in seven sites across Canada.
About CAMH treatment model for Alzheimer's agitation expands into large-scale studies
Could a blood test guide care for those with late-life depression?
A new study by Dr. Breno Diniz is advancing CAMH’s goal of finding biological measures of mental illness.
About Could a blood test guide care for those with late-life depression?
Preventing mental illness in later years
In this Q&A with CAMH's leading experts in late-life mental health, we explore the mental health concerns that affect older Canadians and how CAMH researchers are addressing these issues.
About Preventing mental illness in later years
Finding new ways to treat late-life depression
Depression among older people may bring added challenges, including a greater risk of developing dementia. CAMH researchers are studying new approaches to treat late-life depression.
About Finding new ways to treat late-life depression
14.Mar.2019
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
The Roshni Roadshow
The Roshni Project team at CAMH showcased short films co-created by young South Asian women experiencing mental illness and/or substance use concerns.
About The Roshni Roadshow
12.Mar.2019
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Lovebot creator shares the love at CAMH
New collaboration between CAMH’s Gifts of Light and Toronto-based artist Matthew Del Degan, the creator of the two-foot-tall concrete sculptures called Lovebots.
About Lovebot creator shares the love at CAMH
06.Mar.2019
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH study reveals a new target for developing treatments for depression
Researchers discover higher levels of a brain protein in people with clinical depression
About CAMH study reveals a new target for developing treatments for depression
05.Mar.2019
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Hope for new moms
13 per cent of new mothers experience postpartum depression. And now there’s a treatment that may help prevent it.
About Hope for new moms
05.Mar.2019
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH Redevelopment Update: March 2019
CAMH is committed to keeping our communities, neighbours and staff informed about the progress of the Queen Street Redevelopment Project.
About CAMH Redevelopment Update: March 2019