CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
A first of its kind: collaboration across 63 community organizations to problem-solve on housing insecurity
On-the-ground communication to lift societal health and keep people housed
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Quitting Together: Federal Funding Helps CAMH Support Rural Communities
CAMH hosted Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, Maggie Chi, to announce funding through Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addiction Program (SUAP)
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Alcohol Use Disorder: Global Impact and Hope for Recovery
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common mental health condition with widespread consequences.
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CAMH Sunrise Challenge invites Canadians to rally, rise and raise funds for mental health
Canadians can support Canada's leading mental health hospital by waking up with the sun for five days, from May 29 to June 2, 2023
About CAMH Sunrise Challenge invites Canadians to rally, rise and raise funds for mental health
Temporary Bike and Pedestrian Path Closure
We are anticipating a temporary, complete closure of the shared bike lane and pedestrian walkway connecting Sudbury Street to the CAMH campus.
About Temporary Bike and Pedestrian Path ClosureBackgrounder: Addressing the Mental Health and Addictions Crisis in Toronto
CAMH is proposing evidence-informed early intervention and treatment solutions that target serious mental illness and substance use disorders and can make an immediate impact.
About Backgrounder: Addressing the Mental Health and Addictions Crisis in Toronto
CAMH challenges mayoral candidates to address the mental health and addictions crisis in Toronto
Recommendations include scaling up early intervention psychosis programs, substance use treatment for methamphetamine and other stimulant users and supportive housing
About CAMH challenges mayoral candidates to address the mental health and addictions crisis in Toronto
CAMH again named one of Canada’s best diversity employers
Annual ranking cites CAMH’s Anti-Black Racism strategy and Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan as key factors
About CAMH again named one of Canada’s best diversity employers
CAMH Turns 25!
It was 25 years ago last month that CAMH was created through a merger between what was then called the Queen Street Mental Health Centre, the Addiction Research Foundation, the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry and the Donwood Institute.
About CAMH Turns 25!
Alcohol increases risk for gun-involved suicide among Americans
CAMH-led study highlights need for targeted suicide prevention regarding alcohol use and access to guns
About Alcohol increases risk for gun-involved suicide among Americans
Study Finds Pandemic Had Minimal Impact on Global Mental Health in 2020
New report is world’s first to compare individuals’ mental health before and during pandemic
About Study Finds Pandemic Had Minimal Impact on Global Mental Health in 2020
CAMH shares new evidence-based tools and training to support mental health of Canadians of South Asian origin
New research provides evidence culturally adapted CBT is a more effective treatment for this population than traditional psychotherapy
About CAMH shares new evidence-based tools and training to support mental health of Canadians of South Asian origin
Hope for older adults with treatment-resistant depression
New study finds that combining antidepressants and antipsychotic medications can increase remission rates
About Hope for older adults with treatment-resistant depression