CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may increase risk of psychosis from cannabis use
Cannabis users with high genetic predisposition to schizophrenia had pronounced higher rates of psychotic experiences than non-users
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One in five Canadians reporting high levels of mental distress
CAMH clinicians on the front lines say Canada was already in a mental health crisis before COVID-19 began, and the pandemic is exacerbating the emergency
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New research finds majority of children with autism may be ‘doing well’
National study led by SickKids and CAMH takes a strengths-based approach to autism assessment
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CAMH celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On February 11, we celebrated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a focus on empowering girls to become involved in STEM at an early age.
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CAMH Launches Strategy to Dismantle Anti-Black Racism
Strategy includes 22 actions to decrease anti-Black racism at CAMH by 2022
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CAMH, CMHA and CSC Partner to Implement Pan-Canadian Suicide Prevention Service
Collaboration brings together existing suicide prevention services and advocates for a national, three-digit phone number
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Maad’ookiing Mshkiki — Sharing Medicine
Connecting Indigenous Communities with Culturally Relevant COVID-19 Vaccine Information
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First-of-its-kind CAMH study on why young people vape
Research ‘critical’ to vaping cessation efforts
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Half of cannabis users increased consumption during first wave of COVID-19
National survey has public policy implications, CAMH authors state
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Reducing addiction stigma in Muslim communities
First-of-its-kind outreach to mosques breaks down barrier
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Improvements to the Forensic Program at CAMH
The CAMH forensic mental health program delivers care to people who come into contact with the law because of a mental illness.
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One year ago, CAMH committed to implement recommendations from review panel advising on improvements to passes and privileges in CAMH’s forensic program.
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Youth mental health initiative pivots with COVID-19
When Em Hayes and Chloe Camacho were forced to start delivering mental health presentations virtually to students, they weren’t sure what to expect.
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