CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
First Nations community engagement leads to the development of evidence and community-informed wellness strategies
Many existing programs designed to address mental health and substance use challenges in First Nations communities are not culturally safe, wholistic or responsive to community-specific needs. The First Nations Wellness Initiative (FNWI) is a collaborative model for developing community-driven, evidence-informed and community-based wellness strategies in First Nations communities.
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Investigating the potential of psychedelics for mental health
CAMH scientist Dr. Ishrat Husain discusses groundbreaking work recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine
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Request for Proposal issued for 1D Secure Care and Recovery
On December 16, 2022 Infrastructure Ontario (IO) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to PCL Construction for their team to design, build, and finance the Secure Care and Recovery building as part of our 1D Redevelopment project.
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Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) receives funding for eight new hubs across Ontario
Government of Ontario confirms funding for eight new Youth Wellness Hub sites
About Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) receives funding for eight new hubs across Ontario
From Research to Reality: Global Summit on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Medicine
Bringing together policymakers, researchers and clinicians from around the world to discuss the state of research on psychedelic therapies and its translation to policy and practice.
About From Research to Reality: Global Summit on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Medicine
Electroconvulsive therapy reduces suicide by 50 per cent in first year after hospitalization for depression
CAMH/ICES study shows reduction in suicide in depressed patients that receive ECT
About Electroconvulsive therapy reduces suicide by 50 per cent in first year after hospitalization for depression
Majority of Ontario students surveyed report feeling depressed about the future because of COVID 19
Nearly 1 in 5 report contemplating suicide last year
About Majority of Ontario students surveyed report feeling depressed about the future because of COVID 19
CAMH hosts vaccine clinic for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals
2SLGBTQ+ inclusive and trauma-informed workers staffed the clinic, a key recommendation of a CAMH-led study.
About CAMH hosts vaccine clinic for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals
Colour Connects
A collaborative effort between an artist (and Gifts of Light vendor), a Recreation Therapist and CAMH patients has revitalized clinical spaces and brought comfort to those seeking treatment
About Colour Connects
Pharmacogenetic testing shows promise improving symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression
CAMH-led clinical trial provides further evidence for widespread use of pharmacogenetic testing in prescribing anti-depressants
About Pharmacogenetic testing shows promise improving symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression
Global commission: new clinical guidelines for mental health and the use of nutraceuticals and medicinal plants
New findings reveal which nutraceuticals and phytoceuticals are beneficial in the management of a range of mental health disorders.
About Global commission: new clinical guidelines for mental health and the use of nutraceuticals and medicinal plants
Conversation with CAMH scientist Etay Hay on brain cell networks and mental illness
CAMH scientists have created the world’s first model of human brain microcircuitry that incorporates the properties of live human brain cells
About Conversation with CAMH scientist Etay Hay on brain cell networks and mental illness
Investigating the mystery of youth psychosis
CAMH’s Toronto Adolescent & Youth (TAY) CAMH Cohort Study
About Investigating the mystery of youth psychosis