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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CAMH ER Clinician and Suicide Researcher Named Among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40®
CAMH is excited to announce that Dr. Juveria Zaheer has been named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40® list for 2020.
About CAMH ER Clinician and Suicide Researcher Named Among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40®
The CAMH Hope app delivers on its name
How a collaborative effort led to a revolutionary tool to save lives
About The CAMH Hope app delivers on its name
Research News: Implicit gender bias in medicine persists— and recognizing it is just the first step
Women are still “underrepresented in senior faculty and leadership roles,” and face more challenges than men in their research careers.
About Research News: Implicit gender bias in medicine persists— and recognizing it is just the first step
Research News: Understanding the mental health needs of Direct Support Professionals during COVID-19
One quarter of professionals who work with people with developmental disabilities reported experiencing moderate-to-severe distress
About Research News: Understanding the mental health needs of Direct Support Professionals during COVID-19
COVID-19 pandemic adversely affecting mental health of women and people with children
Ongoing national survey series by CAMH and Delvinia tracks pandemic mental health and substance use
About COVID-19 pandemic adversely affecting mental health of women and people with children
Toronto Dementia Research Alliance finds new home and leadership at CAMH
The TDRA has welcomed Dr. Tarek Rajji as its new Executive Director, and moved its headquarters to CAMH.
About Toronto Dementia Research Alliance finds new home and leadership at CAMH
TAHSN Statement on the Death of Joyce Echaquan
We share the profound sadness of Ms. Echaquan’s family and decry the ongoing racism experienced by Indigenous people in healthcare.
About TAHSN Statement on the Death of Joyce Echaquan
Simon the dancing bear
CAMH patient Simon Shimout (aka Napayok) began learning how to carve while growing up in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.
About Simon the dancing bear
CAMH Marks Completion of Phase 1C Redevelopment Project
CAMH welcomed Premier Doug Ford and Ministers Christine Elliott and Michael Tibollo to mark the completion of Phase 1C of CAMH’s historic redevelopment.
About CAMH Marks Completion of Phase 1C Redevelopment Project
CAMH announces new VP of Research
Dr. Aristotle Voineskos has been appointed Vice President Research at CAMH.
About CAMH announces new VP of Research