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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Connecting ALC Patients with Dual Developmental and Psychiatric Diagnoses with Long-Term Community Housing
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Reena, and Surrey Place are working together to move patients stuck in hospital into care and housing and ease Ontario’s hospital capacity crisis.
About Connecting ALC Patients with Dual Developmental and Psychiatric Diagnoses with Long-Term Community Housing
Study finds brain-based markers could help personalize depression treatment
Promising progress toward predicting how patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) will respond to antidepressant medications using brain imaging and clinical data
About Study finds brain-based markers could help personalize depression treatment
Lakeridge Health and the CAMH Announce Groundbreaking Partnership to Transform Mental Health Care in Durham Region
This collaboration will spark transformative change in Durham Region, improving the lives of those living with mental health challenges and empowering them to embark on a path toward best health, resilience, and success.
About Lakeridge Health and the CAMH Announce Groundbreaking Partnership to Transform Mental Health Care in Durham Region
CAMH Foundation Appoints Anne-Marie Newton as President & CEO
Ms. Newton’s appointment follows the transformational tenure of Deborah Gillis, who served as CAMH Foundation’s President & CEO from 2018 to 2025 and helped position CAMH as a global leader in mental health philanthropy.
About CAMH Foundation Appoints Anne-Marie Newton as President & CEO
ASCME Trial: Major National Study Aims to Advance Treatment for Methamphetamine Use Disorder
CAMH leads Ontario arm of largest clinical trial ever to help close the treatment gap
About ASCME Trial: Major National Study Aims to Advance Treatment for Methamphetamine Use Disorder
Transgender and gender diverse people less likely to receive follow-up after a mental health hospitalization
In a new study from ICES and CAMH, findings demonstrate that transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people face an interesting paradox: they have lower access to appropriate mental health care and support following a psychiatric hospitalization, yet have better follow-up after an emergency department (ED) visit.
About Transgender and gender diverse people less likely to receive follow-up after a mental health hospitalization
All the Little Monsters
Award-winning author David A. Robertson visits CAMH and shares his story of resilience and perseverance
About All the Little Monsters
Embodying Peace: Reimagining SAPACCY
Introducing AMANI: Mental Health & Substance Use Services for Black Youth
About Embodying Peace: Reimagining SAPACCYOne of the largest psychotherapy trials in the world has implications for transforming mental health care during pregnancy and after birth
New study reveals promising strategies to provide the necessary support and treatment more effectively and inclusively for pregnant and postpartum populations.
About One of the largest psychotherapy trials in the world has implications for transforming mental health care during pregnancy and after birth
Love Your Brain: A Galentine’s Gathering on Women’s Brain Health
A powerful evening dedicated to raising awareness about hormonal transitions and brain health.
About Love Your Brain: A Galentine’s Gathering on Women’s Brain Health