CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
One in three LGBTQ2S homeless youth have attempted suicide since pandemic onset
First-of-its-kind CAMH survey highlights need for more inclusive, population-based access to life-saving health and social support services for LGBTQ2S youth
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Monitoring maternal alcohol use and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
A first-of-its-kind report proposes a national prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevalence surveillance system in Canada
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Resources to support youth and parents during COVID-19
Created for youth, by youth in collaboration with clinical experts to support mental health
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A Message from Medhat Mahdy, Chair, CAMH Board of Trustees
An announcement from CAMH's Board of Trustees chair, Medhat Mahdy.
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Media Advisory – CAMH experts available for interviews on mental health and recovery post-COVID
Experts are available to speak about impacts of the pandemic on mental health and substance use, and how to cope after lockdown.
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New WHO study links moderate alcohol use with higher cancer risk
One in four new breast cancers and one in five colon cancers in Canada attributed to alcohol
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New study supports medical safety of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Research may help to address prejudice and discrimination associated with well-established mental health treatment
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CAMH releases updated national clinical guidelines for treatment of opioid use disorder
Harmonization of guidelines across Canada will improve consistency and quality of care amid worsening opioid epidemic
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CAMH Reconciliation Working Group Awarded Leading Practice
The CAMH Reconciliation Working Group is a direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. They tackle anti-Indigenous racism and its effects on staff members, patients and families.
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CAMH becoming a global leader in brain injury research
Visualizing sport-related head trauma with the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada
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New tools to help older adults recover their mental health and wellbeing
Multilingual resources raise awareness of mental health, addictions and where to find help for older adults in diverse communities
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A fresh start at life
LOFT Community Services and CAMH offer a new community reintegration location for people facing homelessness
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Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics to hold virtual open house on Monday, June 21
CAMH Centre of Innovation celebrates two years of transforming mental health
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