CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Anti-psychotic medication linked to potentially adverse changes in brain structure
Association between medication and changes in brain found during study using advanced brain imaging techniques
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The Discovery Fund Celebrates Two Years of Supporting Life-Changing Research
In early 2018, CAMH announced an unprecedented — and anonymous — $100 million donation for research into mental illness.
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Ontario student use of e-cigarettes and cannabis edibles on the rise
CAMH population survey reveals e-cigarette use has doubled among young Ontarians
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Skills that save lives
When faced with a life-or-death situation, one split-second reaction can be all it takes to save a life.
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The Beat Goes On
Saikou Saho sits patiently amid a collection of Djembe drums waiting for his first class of the day.
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When Marek met Vicky: a Housing First success story
In a life that had already seen its share of hardship, the winter of 2011 felt like the end of the line for Marek Wroblewski.
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Study by CAMH and St. Michael’s Hospital shows Housing First program significantly reduces homelessness over long term
Longest running study of its kind on “Housing First” model found it significantly reduces homelessness over the long term compared to treatment as usual.
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CAMH funded by Slaight Family Foundation to test new treatment program for seniors
Initiative funded by Slaight Foundation will implement treatment program for seniors with mental illness living in community housing.
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CAMH experts discuss the impact of alcohol policy on women’s health
CAMH marked publication of its new Alcohol Policy Framework with discussion on impact alcohol policy has on women’s health and safety.
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CAMH’s world leading Alzheimer’s research
CAMH is conducting ground-breaking research on how to prevent Alzheimer's in high-risk individuals and treat those living with the disease.
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Biomarker associated with chronic stress and anxiety found in higher levels in long-term young cannabis users
A first of its kind study led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry has found elevated levels of a protein involved in immune function and associated with chronic stress and anxiety in the brain of young long-term cannabis users.
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CAMH launches external review panel
Experts to Provide Recommendations to Improve Forensic Patient Pass System
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CAMH receives Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada
CAMH has been awarded Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada following a week-long on-site visit by surveyors in June 2019.
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