CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
CAMH Heat Wave Guidance
Across the country, Canadians are increasingly feeling the impacts of climate change. CAMH has put together a resource to guide clinicians on ensuring patients know the measures to take to protect themselves from extreme heat.
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Over $7.7M in Ontario-Based Platforms to Advance Open Science and Brain Health Innovation
Two cutting-edge platforms at CAMH and Western University aim to accelerate AI-driven brain research and global data sharing
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Correctional populations in Ontario have twenty times the rate of substance use-related healthcare visits, study finds
Individuals with criminal justice involvement have significantly higher rates of healthcare visits, including ambulatory care visits, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations, compared to the general population.
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Why teenage girls are reporting high levels of psychological distress
This edition of the CAMH podcast focuses on the latest OSDUHS survey, which found the level of self-reported psychological distress among teenage girls to be at the highest level ever reported.
About Why teenage girls are reporting high levels of psychological distress
CAMH Redevelopment Update: August 2018
CAMH is committed to keeping our communities, neighbours and staff informed about the progress of the Queen Street Redevelopment Project.
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Discovery Fund creating paradigm shifts in mental health research
CAMH’s Discovery Fund, created through a $100-million gift from an anonymous donor, announced 32 exciting projects being funded in its first round of awards.
About Discovery Fund creating paradigm shifts in mental health research
Families are vital to patient recovery
A mother of a 21-year-old with serious mental illness speaks about her experience of the past four years in her search for care
About Families are vital to patient recovery
Living with schizophrenia? There may soon be an app for that
Beta version of app uses a Facebook-like platform designed for people with schizophrenia and other psychoses.
About Living with schizophrenia? There may soon be an app for that
Patient and family experience a top priority with latest survey
Each year CAMH asks patients and families to provide feedback about their careby completing the Ontario Perception of Care survey.
About Patient and family experience a top priority with latest survey
Half of female students in Ontario experience psychological distress, CAMH study shows
For the first time, just over 50 per cent of female students in Ontario show signs of moderate to serious psychological distress
About Half of female students in Ontario experience psychological distress, CAMH study shows
CAMH-led collaboration will introduce a new model of early psychosis care across Ontario
Large-scale research project aims to improve treatment for young people
About CAMH-led collaboration will introduce a new model of early psychosis care across Ontario
Resources for International #SelfCare Day 2016
Celebrate the importance of self-care by checking out these various resources!
About Resources for International #SelfCare Day 2016
A transgender journey at CAMH
In this edition of the CAMH podcast, Gender Identity Clinic client Myka Pascall-Thompson talks candidly and openly about a unique journey.
About A transgender journey at CAMH