CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Extended-Release Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Correctional Settings
To understand treatment best practices, researchers at CAMH conducted the first comprehensive review of available studies that evaluate the use of extended-release buprenorphine as a treatment for OUD within correctional facilities.
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CAMH announces Waverley House Secure Care & Recovery Building
Waverley House Foundation’s $203-million gift redefining mental health care
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Ontario youth experiencing increasing levels of psychological distress and inability to cope
One-in-six students report serious thoughts of suicide in the past year
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Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario expands virtual youth mental health services with support from RBC Future Launch
About Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario expands virtual youth mental health services with support from RBC Future Launch
Workplace mental health top of mind for Canada’s business leaders
Last month, more than 80 executive business leaders attended CAMH’s inaugural Business Leaders for Mental Health Action summit.
About Workplace mental health top of mind for Canada’s business leaders
CAMH, YWHO, ACCESS Open Minds and Foundry launch first-of-its kind initiative to help young people with mental health challenges find employment
Funded by the Future Skills Centre, project will provide support more than 700 youth in 12 locations
About CAMH, YWHO, ACCESS Open Minds and Foundry launch first-of-its kind initiative to help young people with mental health challenges find employment
The CAMH BrainHealth Databank
How a hospital-wide commitment to collaborative patient-centred care enhanced by machine-learning is poised to transform the diagnosis, treatment and care of mental illness at CAMH
About The CAMH BrainHealth Databank
York University and CAMH launch first-of-its-kind Canadian Guide on Mental Health Literacy for Autism
Free online document a key resource for autistic and autism communities, families, caregivers, mental health practitioners, and service providers
About York University and CAMH launch first-of-its-kind Canadian Guide on Mental Health Literacy for Autism
Large numbers of regular drug users report increased substance use and heightened fear of relapse and overdose during COVID-19
CAMH survey indicates drug users are being disproportionately impacted by COVID in a variety of ways, in large part due to supply disruption and other COVID-related societal changes.
About Large numbers of regular drug users report increased substance use and heightened fear of relapse and overdose during COVID-19
Genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may increase risk of psychosis from cannabis use
Cannabis users with high genetic predisposition to schizophrenia had pronounced higher rates of psychotic experiences than non-users
About Genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may increase risk of psychosis from cannabis use
One year into pandemic, about one in five Canadians reporting high levels of mental distress
CAMH clinicians on the front lines say Canada was already in a mental health crisis before COVID-19 began, and the pandemic is exacerbating the emergency
About One year into pandemic, about one in five Canadians reporting high levels of mental distress
New research finds majority of children with autism may be ‘doing well’
National study led by SickKids and CAMH takes a strengths-based approach to autism assessment
About New research finds majority of children with autism may be ‘doing well’
Introducing the CAMH Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder
Previously located at Sunnybrook, the centre is Canada’s leading clinical and research team in youth bipolar disorder.
About Introducing the CAMH Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder