Professionals

Building capacity by sharing our expertise

Professionals is the place to find the information you need to improve the quality of your practice as you screen for, assess and treat mental illness, including substance use concerns. Designed to meet the needs of a range of professionals, especially those in primary care, the Professionals section brings together the latest evidence-based treatment information, combined with deep clinical experience, to build capacity across health systems to deliver compassionate, person-centred care. 

CAMH would not be able to share the information within Professionals without the visionary support of Bell Canada. We thank them for their generosity, hard work, and commitment to building better knowledge exchange resources to improve understanding of, and treatment of people who experience mental illness, including addictions. 

Covid-19 Resources for Health Care Workers

Covid-19 Resources for Health Care Workers provides links to websites and apps on a range of topics: Self-Care for HCW,  Virtual Care Supports & Guidance for HCW and Supporting Patients & Families.

The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project (IRMHP)

The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project (IRMHP) - IRMHP offers online training, tools and resources to settlement, social and health service professionals working with immigrants and refugees. By participating, you’ll gain new knowledge, skills, tools and strategies to apply to your work. You’ll have the opportunity to connect and exchange ideas and experiences with hundreds of service providers across Canada and obtain advice from experts in the field. All activities are self-paced, so take your time and explore all the elements of the project. 

Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA) 

HEIA is a practical tool for identifying and improving the health equity impacts of your initiatives. Learn more.

Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities (HCARDD)

HCARDD works on improving the health and health care of adults with developmental disabilities. They have been studying the health and health care of over 66,000 adults with developmental disabilities in Ontario since 2010. Learn more.

Virtual Mental Health

Virtual care is any clinical interaction between patients and health providers through communication technologies, including video- and/or audio- modalities for providing care. The aim of virtual care is to provide person-centered, quality of care that is equitable, safe, and effective. Learn more.

Climate Change and Mental Health

The climate crisis is affecting mental health in ways no one has seen before. These challenges might seem overwhelming, but CAMH is committed to action. Whether it involves individuals or whole systems, we believe in taking action to reduce the health risks posed by the climate crisis. Learn more about climate change and what CAMH is working on.

Opioid Use in Primary Care Annual Virtual Conference

Video presentations from the 2024 conference now available.
Designed for anyone involved in the care and support of people who use opioids, the event provided the opportunity to learn about and discuss topics related to opioid use practices, policies, treatments and harm reduction.

Ontario Psychiatric Outreach Program (OPOP)

The Ontario Psychiatric Outreach Program (OPOP), formed in 1999, is a collaborative and dynamic network of dedicated academics and practitioners in the mental health field, sharing expertise and resources to deliver clinical services and education to Ontario's rural, remote and under-serviced areas. Includes the Northern Psychiatric Outreach Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (NPOP-C) program. Learn more. 

Professional Networks

Ontario Psychiatric Outreach Program (OPOP)

The Ontario Psychiatric Outreach Program (OPOP), formed in 1999, is a collaborative and dynamic network of dedicated academics and practitioners in the mental health field, sharing expertise and resources to deliver clinical services and education to Ontario's rural, remote and under-serviced areas. Includes the Northern Psychiatric Outreach Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (NPOP-C) program. Learn more.

Other initiatives for professionals

ECHO Ontario Mental Health

ECHO Ontario Mental Health is a virtual training and capacity building model that supports healthcare providers in delivering high quality, evidence-based mental health and addictions care in their local communities. Learn more.

Coping with COVID-19 ECHO

Learn more.

Supporting a Family Member With Schizophrenia

Supporting a family member with schizophrenia offers tools and resources that help people with schizophrenia and their families develop customized strategies that support an independent and fulfilling life in the community. Learn more.