CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Ontario mental health and addictions organizations respond to Ontario Big City Mayors’ call for action on homelessness
With average wait times of 61 days for adult bed-based addictions treatment and 124 days for community-based addictions treatment in Ontario, there are thousands of people ready to voluntarily seek care every year, but services need to be available when and where people need them.
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New Trial Shows Structured Care Approach Reduces Medication Overuse in Dementia Patients
Integrated Care Pathway could be a safer default approach, particularly during the critical first weeks of care
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Preparing for Extreme Heat and Protecting Your Mental Health
Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and can have significant mental health impacts, disproportionately affecting people with existing health or social challenges.
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Faces of CAMH: Alex Ramos
Clean Spaces & Caring Places: Behind every safe space is our Environmental Services (EVS) Team. Meet Alex Ramos, a dedicated member of Team EVS.
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About $nameCAMH is calling on Canadians to showcase their hidden talents as part of CAMH One Brave Night for Mental Health
What’s your hidden talent? Showcase it for mental health by registering today.
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Announcing 2026 Community Engagement Events
We are very excited to welcome our local community back to outdoor events this season.
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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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A Look into the “Oasis for CAMH”: A Spotlight on the Shkaabe Makwa Medicine Garden
The Medicine Garden is home to the Four Sacred Medicines that are highly revered within First Nations communities. Commonly used across hospital programs for prayer and to cleanse the mind, body, spirit, or physical spaces the integration of the garden illustrates the wholistic approach to wellness, care and recovery.
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