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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"Stronger Together"
CAMH Nurse and Physician leaders reflect on partnership during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Mental Health Partners Announcement
We are pleased to share that the partnership has now expanded to include all specialized psychiatric hospital providers across Ontario.
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Minor Variances for CAMH Research Centre
CAMH is proposing the construction of a new research centre as part of the completion of our most recent phase of redevelopment.
About Minor Variances for CAMH Research Centre
A Message from Medhat Mahdy, Chair, CAMH Board of Trustees
An announcement from CAMH's Board of Trustees chair, Medhat Mahdy.
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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
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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
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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