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 Redevelopment Update: Preserving CAMH’s historic boundary wall
Previously approved preservation work on the north east section of our historic boundary wall has begun.
About CAMH Redevelopment Update: Preserving CAMH’s historic boundary wallStatement on Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence
For over a decade, CAMH and other mental health partners have been advocating for provincial oversight and accountability for the mental health system.
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LETsLEAD is a step in the right direction
The first eight Canadian fellows have graduated from the Lived Experience Transformational Leadership Academy (LETsLEAD).
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Gifts of Light volunteers aim to brighten patients’ day
Each week, a group of women with a shared empathy for those struggling with mental illness come together to bring light to CAMH patients.
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Newcomer pays it forward
Aba Newton started volunteering at CAMH shortly after arriving in Canada and persevered to become a successful entrepreneur.
About Newcomer pays it forwardDevelopmental Disabilities Health Matters
Our most recent ICES report focuses on five areas of concern.
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CAMH Study Forecasts Increase in Global Alcohol Consumption
According to new CAMH study published in The Lancet, the goal to reduce alcohol use globally is not likely to be met.
About CAMH Study Forecasts Increase in Global Alcohol Consumption
Mental Health At The Centre
A CAMH commentary by Catherine Zahn published in the Longwoods journal.
About Mental Health At The Centre
CAMH nurse researchers hope to make positive changes
Many nurses return to school to deepen their knowledge about specific populations to find a solution to a problem they’ve encountered working in direct care.
About CAMH nurse researchers hope to make positive changes
What clinicians need to know about Muslim patients with mental illness during Ramadan
A CAMH commentary published in the journal Lancet Psychiatry
About What clinicians need to know about Muslim patients with mental illness during Ramadan