CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
1 in 8 pregnant people have a disability but significant gaps exist in the provision of accessible care
Landmark report provides recommendations to improve care for thousands of Ontario women
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CAMH Statement
CAMH is disappointed that the provincial government has chosen convenience over the health and wellbeing of Ontarians. There are already more than 6,000 alcohol-attributable deaths a year in Ontario, and the changes announced today will significantly increase this number.
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Shelter Safety Study
CAMH launched a study commissioned by the City and its partners to assess safety in Toronto’s shelter system
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A Message from Medhat Mahdy, Chair, CAMH Board of Trustees
An announcement from CAMH's Board of Trustees chair, Medhat Mahdy.
About A Message from Medhat Mahdy, Chair, CAMH Board of Trustees
Universal Masking Requirements and Exemption Process
CAMH requires that everyone wear a CAMH issued procedure mask while on hospital property.
About Universal Masking Requirements and Exemption Process
A third of Canadians report moderate to severe anxiety over return to pre-pandemic routines
Anxiety highest among adults under 40 and parents with children under 18
About A third of Canadians report moderate to severe anxiety over return to pre-pandemic routines
Media Advisory – CAMH experts available for interviews on mental health and recovery post-COVID
Experts are available to speak about impacts of the pandemic on mental health and substance use, and how to cope after lockdown.
About Media Advisory – CAMH experts available for interviews on mental health and recovery post-COVID
New WHO study links moderate alcohol use with higher cancer risk
One in four new breast cancers and one in five colon cancers in Canada attributed to alcohol
About New WHO study links moderate alcohol use with higher cancer risk
New study supports medical safety of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Research may help to address prejudice and discrimination associated with well-established mental health treatment
About New study supports medical safety of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
CAMH releases updated national clinical guidelines for treatment of opioid use disorder
Harmonization of guidelines across Canada will improve consistency and quality of care amid worsening opioid epidemic
About CAMH releases updated national clinical guidelines for treatment of opioid use disorder
CAMH Reconciliation Working Group Awarded Leading Practice
The CAMH Reconciliation Working Group is a direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. They tackle anti-Indigenous racism and its effects on staff members, patients and families.
About CAMH Reconciliation Working Group Awarded Leading Practice
CAMH becoming a global leader in brain injury research
Visualizing sport-related head trauma with the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada
About CAMH becoming a global leader in brain injury research
New tools to help older adults recover their mental health and wellbeing
Multilingual resources raise awareness of mental health, addictions and where to find help for older adults in diverse communities
About New tools to help older adults recover their mental health and wellbeing