CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Gifts of Light volunteers aim to brighten patients’ day
Each week, a group of women with a shared empathy for those struggling with mental illness come together to bring light to CAMH patients.
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Newcomer pays it forward
Aba Newton started volunteering at CAMH shortly after arriving in Canada and persevered to become a successful entrepreneur.
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New Provincial Psychotherapy Program Helping Ontarians Access Care
Mental Health Partners celebrate positive impact of the new provincial structured psychotherapy program.
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Ontario adults reporting increases in mental health problems
CAMH survey on adult mental health and substance use also shows new trends in cannabis use, and distracted and impaired driving
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Meet CAMH’s first Artist in Wellness
Meet Apanaki Temitayo, CAMH's first Artist in Wellness
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Depression resources from CAMH Publications
CAMH Education has worked with a number of our experts and clinicians to develop a number of resources to help better understand depression, and how it can effect not only the person diagnosed, but friends, family and others around them.
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CAMH clients get creative behind the lens
Each year, some patients are given the opportunity to participate in a photography program encouraging them to explore their own feelings towards mental health and recovery.
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Patients experience holistic benefits in new horse riding program
Once a week for six weeks, a handful of CAMH patients participate in CAMH’s Stable Visits and Horse Riding Program, courtesy of the Gifts of Light Comfort Fund.
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CAMH Library: Canadian Evidence-based Resources on Depression
CAMH Library selected some Canadian evidence-based resources on depression co-developed by clinicians and people with lived experience.
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CAMH Library Bittersweet Chocolate Day
CAMH Library shares info on the history of bittersweet chocolate in medicine, health benefits associated with bittersweet chocolate intake and a couple of healthy recipes.
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CAMH Library: Dementia Research and Support Resources for Alzheimers Awareness Month
CAMH Library shares a selection of research on the impact of dementia and how to care for patients and family members for Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2019.
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CAMH uses health IT to improve patient care
CAMH has won a significant international award for using health IT to substantially improve patient care and value.
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MPA project, TECC-Y, helps youth through web-based platform
CAMH has teamed up with Trillium Health Partners and SickKids to launch a two-year pilot project aiming to help youth with first-episode psychosis.
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