CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Statement on Supervised Consumption Sites
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is aware that provincial funding for supervised consumption sites will end on June 13, 2026. We share the concerns of our community partners about the impact this will have on clients, staff, and communities across Ontario.
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Move Your Mind: Recognizing Brain Awareness Week
Exploring the brain-body connection with Dr. Jonathan Thacker.
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No Caregiver Left Behind: Scaling Sustainable Care for Caregivers
At CAMH, researchers, clinicians, and caregivers are working together to ensure that no caregiver is left behind.
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The making of good psychiatrists
Embracing the complexity of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental health
About The making of good psychiatrists
Community Engagement Updates
Learn more about current community engagement opportunities, such as community events, community use of space or business walkabouts.
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One in three LGBTQ2S homeless youth have attempted suicide since pandemic onset
First-of-its-kind CAMH survey highlights need for more inclusive, population-based access to life-saving health and social support services for LGBTQ2S youth
About One in three LGBTQ2S homeless youth have attempted suicide since pandemic onset
Monitoring maternal alcohol use and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
A first-of-its-kind report proposes a national prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevalence surveillance system in Canada
About Monitoring maternal alcohol use and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
A Message from Medhat Mahdy, Chair, CAMH Board of Trustees
As of September 7, 2021, Tracey MacArthur will step into the role of CAMH President and Chief Executive Officer for the coming year.
About A Message from Medhat Mahdy, Chair, CAMH Board of Trustees
"Stronger Together"
CAMH Nurse and Physician leaders reflect on partnership during the COVID-19 pandemic
About "Stronger Together"
Mental Health Partners Announcement
We are pleased to share that the partnership has now expanded to include all specialized psychiatric hospital providers across Ontario.
About Mental Health Partners Announcement
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