CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
CAMH celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On February 11, we celebrated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a focus on empowering girls to become involved in STEM at an early age.
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CAMH Launches Strategy to Dismantle Anti-Black Racism
Strategy includes 22 actions to decrease anti-Black racism at CAMH by 2022
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First-of-its-kind CAMH study on why young people vape
Research ‘critical’ to vaping cessation efforts
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COVID-19 pandemic adversely affecting mental health of women and people with children
Ongoing national survey series by CAMH and Delvinia tracks pandemic mental health and substance use
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TAHSN Statement on the Death of Joyce Echaquan
We share the profound sadness of Ms. Echaquan’s family and decry the ongoing racism experienced by Indigenous people in healthcare.
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Toronto Dementia Research Alliance finds new home and leadership at CAMH
The TDRA has welcomed Dr. Tarek Rajji as its new Executive Director, and moved its headquarters to CAMH.
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Simon the dancing bear
CAMH patient Simon Shimout (aka Napayok) began learning how to carve while growing up in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.
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CAMH Marks Completion of Phase 1C Redevelopment Project
CAMH welcomed Premier Doug Ford and Ministers Christine Elliott and Michael Tibollo to mark the completion of Phase 1C of CAMH’s historic redevelopment.
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CAMH announces new VP of Research
Dr. Aristotle Voineskos has been appointed Vice President Research at CAMH.
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The great white squirrel of CAMH
A new six-foot tall sculpture of a white squirrel now permanently graces the new TD Commons at CAMH.
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CAMH Therapeutic Art Project
Ten structurally-integrated installations were sourced for the two new buildings of CAMH’s Queen Street Redevelopment Project.
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Ethan said Not Today
Though only 22, Ethan Nino has already survived several life-and-death battles with suicidal ideation.
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CAMH launches new campaign on suicide prevention and awareness
CAMH is launching Not Today, the biggest campaign in its history, to prevent suicide today, tomorrow and every day after that.
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