CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Mental Health is Health campaign forces ‘paradigm shift’ in public’s thinking
It didn’t take long before campaign caught the attention one of Canada’s most decorated rowers, Silken Laumann.
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New ECHO closing gaps in trans and gender diverse care
For nurse Kristen Patrick, Kenora doesn’t feel quite as isolated as it did a few weeks ago, thanks to CAMH’s new ECHO Ontario Trans and Gender Diverse Healthcare.
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CAMH study shows details of brain networks in autism
New personalized brain mapping approach underscores need for individualized treatments
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Helping patients look – and feel – their best
“It empowers you... it gives you freedom, it helps me grow."
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Smile Serenades
Once a week, patients and staff join together to sing, dance and experience the restorative sounds of the “Serenaders.”
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Gifts of Light’s Art Cart Program
The Art Cart connects artists who have experienced mental illness to patients on their journey to recovery.
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Access to care for 12,000 people announced
Up to 12,000 young people across the province will have access to services for mental illness, including substance use in new community hubs.
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The clothes don’t make the man, but a good suit doesn’t hurt
Theo Garfinkle gave his best model stride as he strutted down the catwalk to cheers and applause at the 14th annual Suits Me Fine Fashion Show
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Exploring Strengths, Improving Care Tools
Indigenous communities and CAMH researchers are collaborating on projects that take a strengths-based approach to promote mental wellness among Indigenous peoples.
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A Model for Indigenous Men's Mental Health: Action Toward Healing
A participatory action research project in Kettle & Stony Point First Nation is enhancing Indigenous men’s mental health and services in the community.
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The Changing Landscape of Indigenous Research
CAMH researchers and Indigenous communities are building approaches that they hope will spread in conducting research to enhance mental wellness in Indigenous communities.
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Separation Anxiety Linked to Poorer Health
A CAMH study shows that children who experienced early, severe separation anxiety had worse physical and mental health in their early teen years.
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