CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Planning and consultation made vaccine clinic a success
Thank you to our incredible vaccinators, partners, community members, and volunteers for protecting yourself and the community.
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Probe of DNA repeats reveals genetic link to schizophrenia
A SickKids-CAMH study shows long repeated DNA sequences found in the genome may contribute to how the complex psychiatric disorder arises
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Meet Dionne Sinclair, our VP Clinical Operations and Chief Nursing Executive
Dionne joined CAMH as the VP of Clinical Operations and Chief Nursing Executive in July 2021
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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
Apples! Peaches! Pears! And… Lemons? Art workshops create community and teach new skills to patients during pandemic
During National Therapeutic Recreation Month we’re shining a spotlight on new ways CAMH patients are making social connections and building skills.
About Apples! Peaches! Pears! And… Lemons? Art workshops create community and teach new skills to patients during pandemic
Dr. Louise Gallagher – Chief, Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative
It is with great pleasure that we announce the new Chief, Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative, Dr. Louise Gallagher.
About Dr. Louise Gallagher – Chief, Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative
Smoking cessation drugs prescribed over the internet are as safe and effective as in-person treatment
Up to a third of participants smoke-free after 12-week program
About Smoking cessation drugs prescribed over the internet are as safe and effective as in-person treatment
Queen Street Construction Update
As part of the final stage of the Phase 1C Redevelopment Project, construction and road work is starting at our Queen Street site to develop our infrastructure.
About Queen Street Construction Update
Faces of CAMH: Psychosis Recovery and Treatment (PRT) Unit 7
Amid a pandemic that has lasted nearly two years, our clinical teams have adapted to support patients who rely on our critical mental health services
About Faces of CAMH: Psychosis Recovery and Treatment (PRT) Unit 7
Garron Family Building Variance
CAMH is proposing to add hospital signage to one of our existing buildings on our Queen Street site as part of our most recent phase of redevelopment.
About Garron Family Building Variance
Mobile Music Program making the most of virtual programming
Since 2018 John Baker and Wes Grove, the co-founders of Mobile Arts Programming (MAP), have brought the magic of music production to patients at CAMH.
About Mobile Music Program making the most of virtual programming
Innovative podcast program at CAMH is helping patients talk about mental health
One innovative program at CAMH is helping patients improve their communication skills by using podcasts to facilitate discussion.
About Innovative podcast program at CAMH is helping patients talk about mental health
Anxiety, feelings of depression and loneliness among Canadians spikes to highest levels since spring 2020
Women and workers with jobs that expose them to risk of COVID-19 most impacted
About Anxiety, feelings of depression and loneliness among Canadians spikes to highest levels since spring 2020