CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
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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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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Mental health program supporting Black youth is expanding after years of advocacy
SAPACCY is providing trauma-informed support to Black youth who are dealing with mental health and substance use concerns.
About Mental health program supporting Black youth is expanding after years of advocacy
Brain stimulation shows promise as treatment for cannabis use disorder in people with schizophrenia
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) associated with up to 60 per cent reduction in cannabis use in CAMH-led clinical trial
About Brain stimulation shows promise as treatment for cannabis use disorder in people with schizophrenia
Apples! Peaches! Pears! And… Lemons? Art workshops create community and teach new skills to patients during pandemic
During National Therapeutic Recreation Month we’re shining a spotlight on new ways CAMH patients are making social connections and building skills.
About Apples! Peaches! Pears! And… Lemons? Art workshops create community and teach new skills to patients during pandemic
Dr. Louise Gallagher – Chief, Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative
It is with great pleasure that we announce the new Chief, Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative, Dr. Louise Gallagher.
About Dr. Louise Gallagher – Chief, Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative
Smoking cessation drugs prescribed over the internet are as safe and effective as in-person treatment
Up to a third of participants smoke-free after 12-week program
About Smoking cessation drugs prescribed over the internet are as safe and effective as in-person treatment
Queen Street Construction Update
As part of the final stage of the Phase 1C Redevelopment Project, construction and road work is starting at our Queen Street site to develop our infrastructure.
About Queen Street Construction Update
Faces of CAMH: Psychosis Recovery and Treatment (PRT) Unit 7
Amid a pandemic that has lasted nearly two years, our clinical teams have adapted to support patients who rely on our critical mental health services
About Faces of CAMH: Psychosis Recovery and Treatment (PRT) Unit 7
Garron Family Building Variance
CAMH is proposing to add hospital signage to one of our existing buildings on our Queen Street site as part of our most recent phase of redevelopment.
About Garron Family Building Variance
Mobile Music Program making the most of virtual programming
Since 2018 John Baker and Wes Grove, the co-founders of Mobile Arts Programming (MAP), have brought the magic of music production to patients at CAMH.
About Mobile Music Program making the most of virtual programming
Innovative podcast program at CAMH is helping patients talk about mental health
One innovative program at CAMH is helping patients improve their communication skills by using podcasts to facilitate discussion.
About Innovative podcast program at CAMH is helping patients talk about mental health