CAMH News & Stories
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First-of-its-kind CAMH study on why young people vape
Research ‘critical’ to vaping cessation efforts
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Half of cannabis users increased consumption during first wave of COVID-19
National survey has public policy implications, CAMH authors state
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Reducing addiction stigma in Muslim communities
First-of-its-kind outreach to mosques breaks down barrier
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Research News: Understanding LGBTQ2S youth homelessness in York Region
Study is one of the first to explore LGBTQ2S youth homelessness in suburban and semi-rural areas.
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ECHO keeps clinicians connected during COVID-19
Millions of people around the globe are getting used to seeing colleagues, friends and loved ones through a screen.
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CAMH research leads to changes in care
Clinicians implement recommendations to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on people with schizophrenia and those with Alzheimer’s.
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CAMH working with partners to stop COVID-19
CAMH has gone mobile to support people in the community most affected by COVID-19.
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CAMH launches new strategic plan
Three-year roadmap calls to redefine health
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CAMH Statement on Police Interactions with People in Mental Health Crisis
CAMH, along with our mental health system partners, has been advocating for years for measures to improve crisis care.
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New anthology celebrates Indigenous voices, experiences and wisdom
An anthology of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction written by fifteen First Nations and Métis staff at CAMH.
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Suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders over 20 times higher than the general population
Study identifies key risk factors
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Despite less anxiety and worry about COVID-19, Canadians report sustained rates of loneliness and depression
Results from national survey series by CAMH and Delvinia offer insight into changing nature of Canadians’ mental health and substance use during the pandemic
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Pandemic impacting the mental health of young people in Ontario
A CAMH survey conducted after the COVID-19 pandemic began has found that young people perceive their mental health to have deteriorated.
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