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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TAHSN Statement on the Death of Joyce Echaquan
We share the profound sadness of Ms. Echaquan’s family and decry the ongoing racism experienced by Indigenous people in healthcare.
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Simon the dancing bear
CAMH patient Simon Shimout (aka Napayok) began learning how to carve while growing up in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.
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CAMH Marks Completion of Phase 1C Redevelopment Project
CAMH welcomed Premier Doug Ford and Ministers Christine Elliott and Michael Tibollo to mark the completion of Phase 1C of CAMH’s historic redevelopment.
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CAMH announces new VP of Research
Dr. Aristotle Voineskos has been appointed Vice President Research at CAMH.
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The great white squirrel of CAMH
A new six-foot tall sculpture of a white squirrel now permanently graces the new TD Commons at CAMH.
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CAMH Therapeutic Art Project
Ten structurally-integrated installations were sourced for the two new buildings of CAMH’s Queen Street Redevelopment Project.
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Ethan said Not Today
Though only 22, Ethan Nino has already survived several life-and-death battles with suicidal ideation.
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CAMH launches new campaign on suicide prevention and awareness
CAMH is launching Not Today, the biggest campaign in its history, to prevent suicide today, tomorrow and every day after that.
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Transgender individuals more likely to have chronic health problems
Study in JAMA Open largest of its kind ever conducted
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Mental health and addictions organizations call on province for $100 million COVID-19 emergency response package
Organizations calling on the province for COVID-19 emergency response package to address mental health and addictions impacts of the pandemic.
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