CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may increase risk of psychosis from cannabis use
Cannabis users with high genetic predisposition to schizophrenia had pronounced higher rates of psychotic experiences than non-users
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One in five Canadians reporting high levels of mental distress
CAMH clinicians on the front lines say Canada was already in a mental health crisis before COVID-19 began, and the pandemic is exacerbating the emergency
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New research finds majority of children with autism may be ‘doing well’
National study led by SickKids and CAMH takes a strengths-based approach to autism assessment
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CAMH Launches Shkaabe Makwa – Centre for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Wellness
Shkaabe Makwa will be the first hospital-based Centre in Canada designed to drive culturally relevant system initiatives to achieve health equity and community wellness.
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Ready for Change: Workman Arts
After more than a decade working offsite in an old Dufferin Street church, Workman Arts is moving back to CAMH’s Queen Street site.
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All My Relations
Born to a white mother and an Indigenous father, senior Cree artist Rebecca Baird has spent her life learning from both cultural worlds.
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The Garron Family Expands Their Remarkable History of Generosity with a $15 Million Gift to CAMH
CAMH is pleased to announce $15 million gift from the Garron family that will help revolutionize mental health research through brain imaging.
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CAMH ER Clinician and Suicide Researcher Named Among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40®
CAMH is excited to announce that Dr. Juveria Zaheer has been named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40® list for 2020.
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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: 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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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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COVID-19 pandemic adversely affecting mental health of women and people with children
Ongoing national survey series by CAMH and Delvinia tracks pandemic mental health and substance use
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Toronto Dementia Research Alliance finds new home and leadership at CAMH
The TDRA has welcomed Dr. Tarek Rajji as its new Executive Director, and moved its headquarters to CAMH.
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