CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
CAMH Awarded Landmark Grant to Advance Mental Health Research for Incarcerated Women
Research both crucial and timely as incarceration rates and urgent mental health needs rise among one of Canada’s most underserved populations
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New Joint CAMH-International Study Finds Major Economic and Health Benefits from Alcohol Tax Increase
Findings from major Lithuanian study offer important lessons for Canada as alcohol harms continue to rise
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Connecting ALC Patients with Dual Developmental and Psychiatric Diagnoses with Long-Term Community Housing
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Reena, and Surrey Place are working together to move patients stuck in hospital into care and housing and ease Ontario’s hospital capacity crisis.
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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
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CAMH to create new mental health supports for South Asian communities
CAMH to create new mental health supports for South Asian communities
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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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Puppet power to the rescue
Puppets help teach children positive communication skills, problem-solving and emotion management.
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Improving mental health care access for transgender people
CAMH doctors try to address challenges faced by transgender individuals accessing health care services.
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