CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Vaccine confidence low among 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness
CAMH study one of the first to explore vaccine attitudes and uptake among this demographic
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CAMH ranked Canada’s top mental health research hospital with record research funding in 2021
New record high of $79.7 million in research spending reflects continued importance of mental health and addictions research to CAMH’s overall mandate.
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CAMH expands virtual smoking cessation services in response to ongoing pressure on the health care system
Online program recently expanded its offering to 8 weeks of free smoking cessation treatment for Ontario adults over 18 years of age.
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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.
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CAMH becoming a global leader in brain injury research
Visualizing sport-related head trauma with the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada
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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
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A fresh start at life
LOFT Community Services and CAMH offer a new community reintegration location for people facing homelessness
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Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics to hold virtual open house on Monday, June 21
CAMH Centre of Innovation celebrates two years of transforming mental health
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Inspiring vaccine confidence in Indigenous communities
Shkaabe Makwa partnered with the Honourable Sol Mamakwa to increase awareness about vaccine confidence in Indigenous communities.
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CAMH investigating potential link between COVID-19 and brain inflammation, which may lead to depression
Research builds on a recent study showing that one in three people with COVID were later diagnosed with a psychiatric or neurological condition
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Youth psychosis personalized care program expands
Clinical training for NAVIGATE will now include bipolar e-learning modules
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New online program helps smokers quit from the comfort and safety of their home
Smokers looking to quit can now do so from the comfort and safety of their home with CAMH’s STOP on the Net
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CAMH launches Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan
Action Plan lays out a three-year plan toward stronger relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people at CAMH
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