CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
John Tavares Foundation partners with CAMH Foundation to create brighter futures for youth
CAMH Foundation is thrilled to announce a donation to its lifesaving child and youth work from the John Tavares Foundation, presented in person by NHL Star and Toronto Maple Leafs player, John Tavares and his wife Aryne.
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CAMH Advances in Canadian Research Rankings
Hospital climbs to 11th place nationally as research spending tops $115 million
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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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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 TorontoBackgrounder: 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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
CAMH study first to examine contextual factors associated with higher rates of suicide
Social determinants of health among factors affecting suicide rates
About CAMH study first to examine contextual factors associated with higher rates of suicide
Psychedelics - FAQs
Public conversations about psychedelics often contain unfounded claims and speculation about their potential therapeutic value. It can be difficult to know what to believe. That’s why we’ve put together this FAQ.
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