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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Anxiety, feelings of depression and loneliness among Canadians spikes to highest levels since spring 2020
Women and workers with jobs that expose them to risk of COVID-19 most impacted
About Anxiety, feelings of depression and loneliness among Canadians spikes to highest levels since spring 2020
CAMH-led team of Toronto scientists receive new funding to help treat depression
Grant through Bell Let’s Talk and Brain Canada announced in advance of Bell Let’s Talk Day
About CAMH-led team of Toronto scientists receive new funding to help treat depression
Vaccine confidence low among 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness
CAMH study one of the first to explore vaccine attitudes and uptake among this demographic
About Vaccine confidence low among 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness
CAMH ranked Canada’s top mental health research hospital with record research funding in 2021
New record high of $79.7 million in research spending reflects continued importance of mental health and addictions research to CAMH’s overall mandate.
About CAMH ranked Canada’s top mental health research hospital with record research funding in 2021
CAMH expands virtual smoking cessation services in response to ongoing pressure on the health care system
Online program recently expanded its offering to 8 weeks of free smoking cessation treatment for Ontario adults over 18 years of age.
About CAMH expands virtual smoking cessation services in response to ongoing pressure on the health care system
Cannabis Research Blocked by Policy Hinders Public Health
Are edibles better than vaping cannabis? Is vaping cannabis better than smoking marijuana? Even the experts don't know—yet.
About Cannabis Research Blocked by Policy Hinders Public Health
Trans people accessing acute mental health care more likely to experience marginalization
One of the first studies of its kind, showing association between trans people's need for acute mental health care and experiences of marginalization
About Trans people accessing acute mental health care more likely to experience marginalization
Canada’s homelessness service sector workforce
Supporting the overlooked essential worker
About Canada’s homelessness service sector workforce
The REDress Project: Installation & Panel Discussion
From December 3 to 8, CAMH will host an outdoor installation of the REDress Project across the CAMH Queen Street site.
About The REDress Project: Installation & Panel Discussion
Innovative medication-assisted service is helping patients engage in recovery
The Medical Withdrawal Service (MWS) is providing care in the midst of service disruptions at a time where patients need increased support.
About Innovative medication-assisted service is helping patients engage in recovery