Inspiring Hope Through Science & Research
CAMH aims to revolutionize the understanding of the brain, use evidence to drive social change and optimize care, and inspire hope for those with mental illness.
We want to do for mental illness what others have done for epilepsy, heart disease and cancer. We want to help people see mental health for what it really is—health.
- Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute
- Institute for Mental Health Policy Research
- Clinical Divisions
- Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre
- Azrieli Centre for Neuro-Radiochemistry
- Brain Health Imaging Centre
- Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder
- Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression
- Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics
- The Margaret and Wallace McCain Centre for Child Youth & Family Mental Health
- Slaight Family Centre for Youth in Transition
- Tanenbaum Centre for Pharmacogenetics
Understanding the Science of the Brain
CAMH is revolutionizing our understanding of the brain and the causes, biomarkers and treatments of mental illness.
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Working Toward a Model of Personalized Care
By examining diverse groups, we're able to prevent, diagnose, and care for each one with greater precision and personalization.
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Prevention & Policy
Using research evidence, we drive system and social change to optimize care and reduce the burden of mental illness, including addictions, across populations.
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CAMH develops potential new drug treatment for multiple sclerosis
A small molecule drug that aids in the neuroprotection of cells found to be effective in treating nerve damage and symptoms in models of MS
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CAMH ranks among Canada's top three medium-sized research hospitals
On January 31, 2023, Research Infosource released its 2022 rankings (based on the 2020-21 fiscal year) for Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals.
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First Nations community engagement leads to the development of evidence and community-informed wellness strategies
Many existing programs designed to address mental health and substance use challenges in First Nations communities are not culturally safe, wholistic or responsive to community-specific needs. The First Nations Wellness Initiative (FNWI) is a collaborative model for developing community-driven, evidence-informed and community-based wellness strategies in First Nations communities.
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Investigating the potential of psychedelics for mental health
CAMH scientist Dr. Ishrat Husain discusses groundbreaking work recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine
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One in three workers supporting people with developmental disabilities report moderate to severe distress
A province-wide mental health survey recently conducted by the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopment Centre at CAMH has found that 35 per cent of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are reporting moderate to severe levels of distress.
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Dr. George Foussias named Provincial Clinical Lead for Centre of Excellence
CAMH’s Dr. George Foussias named Provincial Clinical Lead, Psychosis and Schizophrenia for the Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence
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