CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
CAMH develops first ever clinically validated natural supplement to prevent postpartum blues
Product now available in the U.S. with global distribution planned
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CAMH forms strategic partnership to advance women’s health
Supported by Manulife, a new alliance between womenmind™ and the Women’s Health Research Cluster helps advance gender parity in research
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Breaking ground on a brighter future for mental health
New buildings will inspire hope and transform mental health care and research
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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
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