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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Spotlighting the mental health of young South Asian women
CAMH had a unique opportunity to showcase its research with South Asian communities by premiering four films at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA).
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Recovery is possible when people seek help
A few years ago, people may have said Charlie “had it all.” But he was also secretly struggling with depression that eventually grew into psychosis.
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Lessons learned from the study of suicide notes
For the better part of a year, Dr. Juveria Zaheer would spend every Monday at the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario.
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What suicide notes teach us about experiences with mental illness and mental health care
Can the study of suicide notes help clinicians in their efforts to prevent suicide? That is the premise of a new study by CAMH and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
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Highlights of the #CundillatCAMH Conference
More than 150 people working with child and youth depression gathered to hear presentations by international experts and poetry performances by youth with lived experience.
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Significant Stress Changes the Brain
A CAMH study shows new ways the brain changes in response to stress, potentially increasing the risk of developing depression.
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Applying Evidence to Improve Care
Two CAMH projects are using the best available evidence to offer new treatment pathways for adults and youth with depression.
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Stress affects people with schizophrenia differently, CAMH study shows
Strategies for coping with stress and building resilience may provide approaches to prevent schizophrenia.
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