Our impact is global.

CAMH is changing mental health care forever

Stories of hope

CAMH is Canada’s top mental health hospital and a global leader in mental health research. People living with mental illness find help and hope because of CAMH breakthroughs.

Augustina’s Story

“I get to be in the room with scientists and researchers and tell them about my experiences. As a young person. As someone with lived experience of mental illness. As a Black woman.”

“I had tried everything and I had nothing left to live for, so I gave it a shot. I was so scared when I went, I was crying in the waiting room. Then someone came over to comfort me⁠—another patient⁠—and it created such a bond.”

Tyler’s Story

“I get to come back to CAMH and give back to the people who have helped me. If I wasn’t in that program, I wouldn’t be where I am today. It’s all come full circle.”

Erica’s Story

“I have the mentality that, if you think I can’t do something, I’m going to prove you wrong. I’ve known since the beginning that I was going to make a name for myself.”

I kept getting kicked out of places, and everyone said my problems were beyond their scope. CAMH was the only place that would take me.

Jess’s Story

“As my life situation got worse, my mental health got worse and I became more suicidal. I kept getting kicked out of places because of my mental health issues, and everyone said my problems were beyond their scope. CAMH was the only place that would take me."

Life-saving discoveries

Every breakthrough has the power to change mental health care forever. The research discoveries happening at CAMH move us closer to a future where everyone gets the care they need.