CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Music to Move Your Mood
CAMH partnership with CBC Music strikes a chord on youth mental health
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CAMH ranks among Canada's top three medium-sized research hospitals
On January 31, 2023, Research Infosource released its 2022 rankings (based on the 2020-21 fiscal year) for Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals.
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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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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
Mental health program supporting Black youth is expanding after years of advocacy
SAPACCY is providing trauma-informed support to Black youth who are dealing with mental health and substance use concerns.
About Mental health program supporting Black youth is expanding after years of advocacy
Brain stimulation shows promise as treatment for cannabis use disorder in people with schizophrenia
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) associated with up to 60 per cent reduction in cannabis use in CAMH-led clinical trial
About Brain stimulation shows promise as treatment for cannabis use disorder in people with schizophrenia
Apples! Peaches! Pears! And… Lemons? Art workshops create community and teach new skills to patients during pandemic
During National Therapeutic Recreation Month we’re shining a spotlight on new ways CAMH patients are making social connections and building skills.
About Apples! Peaches! Pears! And… Lemons? Art workshops create community and teach new skills to patients during pandemic
Dr. Louise Gallagher – Chief, Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative
It is with great pleasure that we announce the new Chief, Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative, Dr. Louise Gallagher.
About Dr. Louise Gallagher – Chief, Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative
Smoking cessation drugs prescribed over the internet are as safe and effective as in-person treatment
Up to a third of participants smoke-free after 12-week program
About Smoking cessation drugs prescribed over the internet are as safe and effective as in-person treatment
Queen Street Construction Update
As part of the final stage of the Phase 1C Redevelopment Project, construction and road work is starting at our Queen Street site to develop our infrastructure.
About Queen Street Construction Update
Garron Family Building Variance
CAMH is proposing to add hospital signage to one of our existing buildings on our Queen Street site as part of our most recent phase of redevelopment.
About Garron Family Building Variance
Faces of CAMH: Psychosis Recovery and Treatment (PRT) Unit 7
Amid a pandemic that has lasted nearly two years, our clinical teams have adapted to support patients who rely on our critical mental health services
About Faces of CAMH: Psychosis Recovery and Treatment (PRT) Unit 7