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 and LOFT partnership on youth housing
Transitional housing program will provide specialty care for youth with psychosis
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CAMH welcomes the release of Our Health Our City: A Mental Health, Substance Use, Harm Reduction and Treatment Strategy for Toronto
Integrating mental health, addictions, substance use and the social determinants of health is critical for addressing the complex challenges facing our city
About CAMH welcomes the release of Our Health Our City: A Mental Health, Substance Use, Harm Reduction and Treatment Strategy for Toronto
CAMH study finds that youth sports participation may mitigate genetic risk for mental illness
Study of nearly 5,000 nine- and 10-year-olds suggests playing non-contact or team sports may reduce problematic behaviours and symptoms in youth at risk for OCD
About CAMH study finds that youth sports participation may mitigate genetic risk for mental illness
CAMH virtual reality training for preventing opioid overdose deaths now available to the public
CAMH Simulation Centre has created a desktop virtual reality ‘video game’ to teach people how to save lives with naloxone
About CAMH virtual reality training for preventing opioid overdose deaths now available to the public
Treating high-risk drinking, alcohol use disorder: New Canadian guideline
A new Canadian guideline for treating high-risk drinking and alcohol use disorder (AUD) with 15 evidence-based recommendations to reduce harms associated with high-risk drinking and to support people’s treatment and recovery from AUD is published today in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
About Treating high-risk drinking, alcohol use disorder: New Canadian guideline
Supporting mental health training and mentorship in Sri Lanka
On World Mental Health Day, CAMH celebrates its first international partnership based on the ECHO model
About Supporting mental health training and mentorship in Sri Lanka
CAMH Foundation shines a spotlight on addiction
New advertising campaign calls on Canadians to help CAMH confront the drug crisis and build a future where no one is left behind
About CAMH Foundation shines a spotlight on addiction
New Brock-CAMH report calls for enhanced mental health, neurodiversity supports for Indigenous communities
A newly released report co-led by Brock University and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) aims to create and strengthen supports and services for Indigenous Peoples with neurodevelopmental differences.
About New Brock-CAMH report calls for enhanced mental health, neurodiversity supports for Indigenous communities