CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Mental Health is Health – and that includes schizophrenia
In recognition of National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day on May 24, CAMH’s Dr. Araba Chintoh pushes for a greater understanding around mental illness.
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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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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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