CAMH News & Stories
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CAMH is Canada’s Top Mental Health Research Hospital
Research spending surpasses $100 million, signaling unprecedented investment in mental health science and care.
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Extended-Release Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Correctional Settings
To understand treatment best practices, researchers at CAMH conducted the first comprehensive review of available studies that evaluate the use of extended-release buprenorphine as a treatment for OUD within correctional facilities.
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Ontario youth experiencing increasing levels of psychological distress and inability to cope
One-in-six students report serious thoughts of suicide in the past year
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CAMH ranked Canada’s top mental health research hospital with record research funding in 2021
New record high of $79.7 million in research spending reflects continued importance of mental health and addictions research to CAMH’s overall mandate.
About CAMH ranked Canada’s top mental health research hospital with record research funding in 2021
CAMH expands virtual smoking cessation services in response to ongoing pressure on the health care system
Online program recently expanded its offering to 8 weeks of free smoking cessation treatment for Ontario adults over 18 years of age.
About CAMH expands virtual smoking cessation services in response to ongoing pressure on the health care system
Cannabis Research Blocked by Policy Hinders Public Health
Are edibles better than vaping cannabis? Is vaping cannabis better than smoking marijuana? Even the experts don't know—yet.
About Cannabis Research Blocked by Policy Hinders Public Health
Trans people accessing acute mental health care more likely to experience marginalization
One of the first studies of its kind, showing association between trans people's need for acute mental health care and experiences of marginalization
About Trans people accessing acute mental health care more likely to experience marginalization
Canada’s homelessness service sector workforce
Supporting the overlooked essential worker
About Canada’s homelessness service sector workforce
The REDress Project: Installation & Panel Discussion
From December 3 to 8, CAMH will host an outdoor installation of the REDress Project across the CAMH Queen Street site.
About The REDress Project: Installation & Panel Discussion
Innovative medication-assisted service is helping patients engage in recovery
The Medical Withdrawal Service (MWS) is providing care in the midst of service disruptions at a time where patients need increased support.
About Innovative medication-assisted service is helping patients engage in recovery
Virtual trans health care community of practice is building capacity across the province
With continued high rates of stigma, this trans-affirming space for clinicians to learn from each other has improved their confidence in supporting trans patients
About Virtual trans health care community of practice is building capacity across the province
CAMH simulation centre makes history
The CAMH Simulation Centre has been granted official accreditation status by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
About CAMH simulation centre makes history
Improving care across Ontario一and beyond一for children and youth with depression
CAMH has launched a new free online tool to help improve the standard of care for youth living with depression.
About Improving care across Ontario一and beyond一for children and youth with depression