CAMH News & Stories
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The CAMH Hope app delivers on its name
How a collaborative effort led to a revolutionary tool to save lives
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Research News: Implicit gender bias in medicine persists— and recognizing it is just the first step
Women are still “underrepresented in senior faculty and leadership roles,” and face more challenges than men in their research careers.
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Research News: Understanding the mental health needs of Direct Support Professionals during COVID-19
One quarter of professionals who work with people with developmental disabilities reported experiencing moderate-to-severe distress
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CAMH among hospitals benefiting from The Frontline Fund
CAMH Foundation is among the organizations benefiting from The Frontline Fund, which represents Canadian hospital foundations dealing with COVID-19 across the country.
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With deep sadness, CAMH confirms the death of a patient with COVID-19. We offer our sincere condolences to the family. A tightly-knit community, CAMH shares in their loss.
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CAMH COVID-19 Statement - April 5, 2020
These are extraordinary times and CAMH is committed to transparency and communication with the community that we serve.
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Physician psychotherapy unavailable to ninety-seven percent of people with urgent mental health needs in Ontario
CMAJ Open study urges wider access to publicly-funded therapy
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CAMH celebrates the launch of womenmind™
New philanthropic program will focus on closing the gender gap in mental health
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Ontario's Roadmap to Wellness needs a comprehensive and fully-funded plan to reduce wait times
Combined statement from Ontario’s mental health and addiction providers
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Antipsychotic 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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Mental Health is the Next Frontier of Workplace Inclusivity
Prioritizing and addressing mental health in the workplace is the right thing to do for your employees—and for your bottom line
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