CAMH News & Stories
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New Trial Shows Structured Care Approach Reduces Medication Overuse in Dementia Patients
Integrated Care Pathway could be a safer default approach, particularly during the critical first weeks of care
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Preparing for Extreme Heat and Protecting Your Mental Health
Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and can have significant mental health impacts, disproportionately affecting people with existing health or social challenges.
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New Study Provides First Evidence of Dopamine System Injury in the Brain of Long COVID Patients
Findings have important implications for the pathophysiology of key COVID symptoms and suggest new potential avenues for treatment
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New Trial Shows Structured Care Approach Reduces Medication Overuse in Dementia Patients
Integrated Care Pathway could be a safer default approach, particularly during the critical first weeks of care
About New Trial Shows Structured Care Approach Reduces Medication Overuse in Dementia Patients
Preparing for Extreme Heat and Protecting Your Mental Health
Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and can have significant mental health impacts, disproportionately affecting people with existing health or social challenges.
About Preparing for Extreme Heat and Protecting Your Mental Health
New Study Provides First Evidence of Dopamine System Injury in the Brain of Long COVID Patients
Findings have important implications for the pathophysiology of key COVID symptoms and suggest new potential avenues for treatment
About New Study Provides First Evidence of Dopamine System Injury in the Brain of Long COVID Patients
CAMH Welcomes Hazim Hassan as Vice President Business Development and Social Impact
Hazim’s strategic focus will be expanding the reach of CAMH’s work and strengthening its long-term financial sustainability.
About CAMH Welcomes Hazim Hassan as Vice President Business Development and Social Impact
From Research to System Change: CAMH Helps Advance Province-Wide Expansion of rTMS
Ontarians living with treatment-resistant depression will gain access to evidence-based rTMS treatment supported by CAMH’s clinical and research expertise
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Discovery & Recovery Redevelopment Update - July and August 2026
We expect the Temerty Discovery Centre to reach completion in late 2027 and the Waverley House Secure Care & Recovery Building to reach completion in 2029. These buildings will transform the care and treatment we can provide for some of our most vulnerable patients and will further research and discoveries that will improve the lives of people living with mental illness. We know once completed, these two buildings will generate hope and transform mental health care and research at CAMH and beyond. The final site will also include additional public, open green spaces for the community to use.
About Discovery & Recovery Redevelopment Update - July and August 2026
Why Shared Moments Matter: The World Cup, Community and Well-Being
When a major sporting event comes to town, the excitement extends far beyond the stadium. While these events can be associated with behaviours that can negatively impact mental health, from binge drinking to sports gambling addiction, they also offer a powerful opportunity to connect with others and build community.
About Why Shared Moments Matter: The World Cup, Community and Well-Being
Two New Artificial Intelligence Scientists Join CAMH
CAMH continues to strengthen its leadership in brain science and the responsible development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health care with the addition of two new scientists. Drs. Fiona Coutts and Ariel Rokem, whose work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, data science, and clinical care, have joined one of Canada’s largest and most active computational mental health research ecosystems through the Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics (KCNI).
About Two New Artificial Intelligence Scientists Join CAMH
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Recovery at the Intersection of Mental Healthcare and Justice
CAMH's Forensic Psychiatry Division aims to change this paradigm and shape the future of forensic care. The specialized program provides comprehensive care and services for people with serious forms of mental illness who have come into contact with the law, bringing together scientists, stakeholders, and multi-disciplinary partners from across Ontario.
About Bridging the Gap: Supporting Recovery at the Intersection of Mental Healthcare and Justice
The Science, Allure, and ‘Magic’ of Mushrooms
CAMH advises the Royal Ontario Museum on a new exhibition exploring the culture and science of psychedelics
About The Science, Allure, and ‘Magic’ of Mushrooms