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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Biomarker associated with chronic stress and anxiety found in higher levels in long-term young cannabis users
A first of its kind study led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry has found elevated levels of a protein involved in immune function and associated with chronic stress and anxiety in the brain of young long-term cannabis users.
About Biomarker associated with chronic stress and anxiety found in higher levels in long-term young cannabis users
CAMH launches external review panel
Experts to Provide Recommendations to Improve Forensic Patient Pass System
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CAMH receives Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada
CAMH has been awarded Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada following a week-long on-site visit by surveyors in June 2019.
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CAMH patients go back to school
CAMH patients go back to the classroom thanks to a long-standing partnership between CAMH and the Toronto District School Board (TDSB).
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Changing treatment practices for alcohol use disorder could save lives
CAMH-led article in The Lancet: Changing treatment practices for alcohol use disorder could save lives
About Changing treatment practices for alcohol use disorder could save lives
CAMH to create new mental health supports for South Asian communities
CAMH to create new mental health supports for South Asian communities
About CAMH to create new mental health supports for South Asian communities
Information about Forensic Mental Health
A background about the forensic mental health system in Canada and about the role that CAMH plays within that system.
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Arctic Indigenous youth suicide prevention initiative
An online video project is helping the conversation about suicide prevention by featuring stories told by Indigenous youth from across the Arctic.
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Remarks from Dr. Catherine Zahn, CAMH President & CEO
Remarks from Dr. Catherine Zahn, CAMH President & CEO - July 24, 2019
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