CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
CAMH Heat Wave Guidance
Across the country, Canadians are increasingly feeling the impacts of climate change. CAMH has put together a resource to guide clinicians on ensuring patients know the measures to take to protect themselves from extreme heat.
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Over $7.7M in Ontario-Based Platforms to Advance Open Science and Brain Health Innovation
Two cutting-edge platforms at CAMH and Western University aim to accelerate AI-driven brain research and global data sharing
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Correctional populations in Ontario have twenty times the rate of substance use-related healthcare visits, study finds
Individuals with criminal justice involvement have significantly higher rates of healthcare visits, including ambulatory care visits, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations, compared to the general population.
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Ontario youth experiencing increasing levels of psychological distress and inability to cope
One-in-six students report serious thoughts of suicide in the past year
About Ontario youth experiencing increasing levels of psychological distress and inability to cope
CAMH Statement about the loss of supervised consumption sites and needle exchange programs
Supervised consumption and needle exchange programs are essential healthcare services.
About CAMH Statement about the loss of supervised consumption sites and needle exchange programs
Understanding vaccine hesitancy among transitional-aged youth with mental health concerns
Youth-led CAMH study will aid in efforts to encourage vaccination
About Understanding vaccine hesitancy among transitional-aged youth with mental health concerns
New study shows alcohol rehabilitation and abstinence reduce the risk of alcohol-associated cancers
Nationwide cohort study in France first to draw direct link between alcohol treatment and a nearly 40 per cent reduction in certain types of cancers
About New study shows alcohol rehabilitation and abstinence reduce the risk of alcohol-associated cancersCAMH research suggests potential targets for prevention and early identification of psychotic disorders
New study is largest known of its kind to track past mental health service use for young people diagnosed with a psychotic disorder
About CAMH research suggests potential targets for prevention and early identification of psychotic disorders
Five major CAMH cohort studies will advance research and care
Thanks to the Discovery Fund, many large-scale and transformative projects are underway
About Five major CAMH cohort studies will advance research and care
CAMH and U of T receive over $3 million to create national radiopharmaceutical hub
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the University of Toronto (U of T) have received over $3 million to advance and commercialize radiopharmaceutical technologies for health care, and to train a new generation of scientists and clinicians.
About CAMH and U of T receive over $3 million to create national radiopharmaceutical hub
CAMH Releases New E-cigarette Use Guidance and Recommendations
Comprehensive review of international literature reveals health care impacts of e-cigarette use amid increased use in adults and youth
About CAMH Releases New E-cigarette Use Guidance and Recommendations
CAMH announces the Temerty Discovery Centre
When complete, new facility will accelerate groundbreaking mental health research and serve as a beacon of hope
About CAMH announces the Temerty Discovery Centre
1 in 8 pregnant people have a disability, but significant gaps exist in the provision of accessible care
Landmark report provides recommendations to improve care for thousands of Ontario women
About 1 in 8 pregnant people have a disability, but significant gaps exist in the provision of accessible care