CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Government of Canada Renews Support for 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline at CAMH
On Friday January 16th, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Federal Minister of Health and Parliamentary Secretary Maggie Chi visited CAMH to announce renewed federal support for the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.
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Five years after the pandemic poor mental health and harmful alcohol use persist in Ontario
CAMH releases data from Canada’s longest-running population-level mental health and substance use surveys
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Mental Health Apps: What You Need to Know Before You Download
Not All Mental Health Apps Are the Same — And Most Aren’t Backed by Evidence
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Let's Talk about Mental Health in South Asian Communities
As a researcher, clinician and immigrant woman of colour, it’s been encouraging to see diverse experiences of ethnic communities included in important conversations about mental health as of late.
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Meeting the needs of adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities and mental illness
The new CAMH Azrieli Centre for Adult Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Mental Health will provide better care, fuel new breakthroughs, train the next generation of experts and share ground-breaking knowledge with the world.
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The road to discovery and innovation
CAMH was recently entrusted with a $100-million gift, the largest ever philanthropic donation to mental health in Canada, an honour and a responsibility.
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Engaging people with developmental disabilities
Dr. Yona Lunsky talks about how to include people with developmental disabilities on Bell Let's Talk Day.
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Increasing access to integrated mental health care support closer to home
Dr. Allison Crawford, Eva Serhal, and Dr. David Rodie reflect on Bell Let's Talk and the role of the CAMH Telemental Health program.
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Land-based Healing in First Nations Communities
Dr. Renee Linklater discusses the healing connection to land for First Nation communities.
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The Unsinkable Paulette Walker
The third episode of CAMH’s official podcast explores recovery, resilience and Bell Let’s Talk Day
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Take care of our Young Carers
Organizations such as ours, who offer mental health services and can interact with young carers through our efforts, were invited to help build awareness on Young Carers Awareness Day.
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Improving our understanding of the health, social and economic impacts of cannabis legalization and regulation
Bill Blair, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and to the Minister of Health, visited CAMH to announce $1.4 million in funding for research to support development of policies and programs related to the legalization and regulation of cannabis.
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