CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Statement on Supervised Consumption Sites
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is aware that provincial funding for supervised consumption sites will end on June 13, 2026. We share the concerns of our community partners about the impact this will have on clients, staff, and communities across Ontario.
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Move Your Mind: Recognizing Brain Awareness Week
Exploring the brain-body connection with Dr. Jonathan Thacker.
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No Caregiver Left Behind: Scaling Sustainable Care for Caregivers
At CAMH, researchers, clinicians, and caregivers are working together to ensure that no caregiver is left behind.
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1 in 8 pregnant people have a disability, but significant gaps exist in the provision of accessible care
Landmark report provides recommendations to improve care for thousands of Ontario women
About 1 in 8 pregnant people have a disability, but significant gaps exist in the provision of accessible care
Statement from CAMH
CAMH is disappointed that the provincial government has chosen convenience over the health and wellbeing of Ontarians. There are already more than 6,000 alcohol-attributable deaths a year in Ontario, and the changes announced today will significantly increase this number.
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New evidence suggests stronger link between teen cannabis use and psychotic disorders
Study first to show age-dependent link between self-reported cannabis use and subsequent psychotic disorder diagnosis
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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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Making pharmacies a stigma-free zone
With 22 people still dying every day from opioid overdoses, and one in five Canadians without a family doctor, the need for pharmacists to provide frontline care in a supportive and stigma-free environment has never been more important.
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CAMH’s STOP Program receives $850,000 from Ontario Ministry of Health
Funding will support new smoking and vaping cessation initiatives
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CAMH and YouTube Health Partner to Promote Mental Health Literacy in Canada
In an effort to provide accessible, accurate, and high-quality health information to Canadians, YouTube and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) are partnering as part of the global YouTube Health initiative.
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