CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Celebrating One Year of the Digital Innovation Hub
One year after its launch, the Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) at CAMH has quickly become a catalyst for transforming mental health care through technology.
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Toronto Climate Week: Let’s Talk About the Hidden Toll on Mental Health
by Dr. Sean Kidd, co-director of the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, CAMH and Swelen Andari, Director Strategy, Climate Resilience & Youth Mental Health, CAMH
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Patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities substantially over-represented among long-stay psychiatric inpatients
Enhancing specialized supports both in hospital and in the community could reduce their length of stay and admission rates.
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Electroconvulsive therapy reduces suicide by 50 per cent in first year after hospitalization for depression
CAMH/ICES study shows reduction in suicide in depressed patients that receive ECT
About Electroconvulsive therapy reduces suicide by 50 per cent in first year after hospitalization for depression
Majority of Ontario students surveyed report feeling depressed about the future because of COVID 19
Nearly 1 in 5 report contemplating suicide last year
About Majority of Ontario students surveyed report feeling depressed about the future because of COVID 19
CAMH hosts vaccine clinic for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals
2SLGBTQ+ inclusive and trauma-informed workers staffed the clinic, a key recommendation of a CAMH-led study.
About CAMH hosts vaccine clinic for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals
Colour Connects
A collaborative effort between an artist (and Gifts of Light vendor), a Recreation Therapist and CAMH patients has revitalized clinical spaces and brought comfort to those seeking treatment
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Pharmacogenetic testing shows promise improving symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression
CAMH-led clinical trial provides further evidence for widespread use of pharmacogenetic testing in prescribing anti-depressants
About Pharmacogenetic testing shows promise improving symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression
Global commission: new clinical guidelines for mental health and the use of nutraceuticals and medicinal plants
New findings reveal which nutraceuticals and phytoceuticals are beneficial in the management of a range of mental health disorders.
About Global commission: new clinical guidelines for mental health and the use of nutraceuticals and medicinal plants
Conversation with CAMH scientist Etay Hay on brain cell networks and mental illness
CAMH scientists have created the world’s first model of human brain microcircuitry that incorporates the properties of live human brain cells
About Conversation with CAMH scientist Etay Hay on brain cell networks and mental illness
Investigating the mystery of youth psychosis
CAMH’s Toronto Adolescent & Youth (TAY) CAMH Cohort Study
About Investigating the mystery of youth psychosis
Mental health program supporting Black youth is expanding after years of advocacy
SAPACCY is providing trauma-informed support to Black youth who are dealing with mental health and substance use concerns.
About Mental health program supporting Black youth is expanding after years of advocacy
Brain stimulation shows promise as treatment for cannabis use disorder in people with schizophrenia
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) associated with up to 60 per cent reduction in cannabis use in CAMH-led clinical trial
About Brain stimulation shows promise as treatment for cannabis use disorder in people with schizophrenia