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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Minor Variances for CAMH Research Centre
CAMH is proposing the construction of a new research centre as part of the completion of our most recent phase of redevelopment.
About Minor Variances for CAMH Research Centre
A Message from Medhat Mahdy, Chair, CAMH Board of Trustees
An announcement from CAMH's Board of Trustees chair, Medhat Mahdy.
About A Message from Medhat Mahdy, Chair, CAMH Board of Trustees
A third of Canadians report moderate to severe anxiety over return to pre-pandemic routines
Anxiety highest among adults under 40 and parents with children under 18
About A third of Canadians report moderate to severe anxiety over return to pre-pandemic routines
Media Advisory – CAMH experts available for interviews on mental health and recovery post-COVID
Experts are available to speak about impacts of the pandemic on mental health and substance use, and how to cope after lockdown.
About Media Advisory – CAMH experts available for interviews on mental health and recovery post-COVID
New WHO study links moderate alcohol use with higher cancer risk
One in four new breast cancers and one in five colon cancers in Canada attributed to alcohol
About New WHO study links moderate alcohol use with higher cancer risk
New study supports medical safety of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Research may help to address prejudice and discrimination associated with well-established mental health treatment
About New study supports medical safety of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
CAMH releases updated national clinical guidelines for treatment of opioid use disorder
Harmonization of guidelines across Canada will improve consistency and quality of care amid worsening opioid epidemic
About CAMH releases updated national clinical guidelines for treatment of opioid use disorder
CAMH Reconciliation Working Group Awarded Leading Practice
The CAMH Reconciliation Working Group is a direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. They tackle anti-Indigenous racism and its effects on staff members, patients and families.
About CAMH Reconciliation Working Group Awarded Leading Practice
CAMH becoming a global leader in brain injury research
Visualizing sport-related head trauma with the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada
About CAMH becoming a global leader in brain injury research
New tools to help older adults recover their mental health and wellbeing
Multilingual resources raise awareness of mental health, addictions and where to find help for older adults in diverse communities
About New tools to help older adults recover their mental health and wellbeing