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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Launching the first comprehensive mental health and addictions resource for homeless youth service providers
Dr. Sean Kidd introduces the new book Mental Health & Addiction Interventions for Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Practical Strategies for Front-line Providers
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Reflection on the passing of one of my patients
Dr. Sandy Simpson reflects on the life of a patient lost.
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Keep it moving on Blue Monday
Dr. Niki Fitzgerald talks about the post-holiday slump, and the effect of exercise on mood.
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Largest donation ever for mental health will bring hope to all Canadians
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) receives the first $100 million donation in Canada dedicated to defining the causes of mental illness and to developing the cures that will save lives and create hope.
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LGBTQ2S youth deserve a safe place to call home
This time of year can be a sad reminder for far too many LGBTQ2S youth of just how unsafe their homes are or were.
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CAMH welcomes nursing graduates
Allyson is among the 20 new nursing graduates who arrived at CAMH this fall under the Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) initiative.
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A Model for Indigenous Men's Mental Health: Action Toward Healing
A participatory action research project in Kettle & Stony Point First Nation is enhancing Indigenous men’s mental health and services in the community.
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The Changing Landscape of Indigenous Research
CAMH researchers and Indigenous communities are building approaches that they hope will spread in conducting research to enhance mental wellness in Indigenous communities.
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Separation Anxiety Linked to Poorer Health
A CAMH study shows that children who experienced early, severe separation anxiety had worse physical and mental health in their early teen years.
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Exploring Strengths, Improving Care Tools
Indigenous communities and CAMH researchers are collaborating on projects that take a strengths-based approach to promote mental wellness among Indigenous peoples.
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