CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Novel Coronavirus updates
Active screening, closures and new visitor restrictions in effect
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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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CAMH’s world leading Alzheimer’s research
CAMH is conducting ground-breaking research on how to prevent Alzheimer's in high-risk individuals and treat those living with the disease.
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Biomarker associated with chronic stress and anxiety found in higher levels in long-term young cannabis users
A first of its kind study led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry has found elevated levels of a protein involved in immune function and associated with chronic stress and anxiety in the brain of young long-term cannabis users.
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CAMH launches external review panel
Experts to Provide Recommendations to Improve Forensic Patient Pass System
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CAMH receives Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada
CAMH has been awarded Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada following a week-long on-site visit by surveyors in June 2019.
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Suicide Prevention
Stories and resources around suicide prevention
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CAMH patients go back to school
CAMH patients go back to the classroom thanks to a long-standing partnership between CAMH and the Toronto District School Board (TDSB).
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Changing treatment practices for alcohol use disorder could save lives
CAMH-led article in The Lancet: Changing treatment practices for alcohol use disorder could save lives
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CAMH to create new mental health supports for South Asian communities
CAMH to create new mental health supports for South Asian communities
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CAMH Representatives Among Select Group Advising on Canada’s Poverty Reduction Strategy
CAMH representatives among select group advising on Canada’s poverty reduction strategy
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Information about Forensic Mental Health
A background about the forensic mental health system in Canada and about the role that CAMH plays within that system.
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