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 Library: 70th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Research resources on the importance of mental health in a human rights context selected by CAMH Library for Human Rights Day 2018.
About CAMH Library: 70th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
CAMH Library: Job Loss Resources for Workers
Job loss and layoffs can negatively affect mental and physical wellbeing. CAMH Library has selected resource to help you cope as you rebuild.
About CAMH Library: Job Loss Resources for Workers
CAMH lets the dogs out
On December 6 there will be a special celebration to pay tribute to the therapy dogs of CAMH.
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CAMH Library: World AIDS Day 2018
CAMH Library shares research resources focussing on increasing HIV testing in Canada, in keeping with the 2018 World AIDS Day theme, "Know your status."
About CAMH Library: World AIDS Day 2018
New report highlights need for continuing care in Toronto
Inconsistent access to programming and funding challenges can leave people feeling a bit lost after completing more intensive treatment programs.
About New report highlights need for continuing care in Toronto
CAMH Library: National Addictions Awareness Week
For National Addictions Awareness Week, CAMH Library shares relevant research resources to help dispel stereotypes and stigma around addictions.
About CAMH Library: National Addictions Awareness Week
CAMH experts tackle the issues around cannabis
CAMH experts gathered recently to discuss the changing landscape of cannabis at a panel before CAMH’s Constituency Council.
About CAMH experts tackle the issues around cannabis
New approaches to the growing opioid crisis
Ahead of National Addictions Awareness Week, CAMH welcomed Dr. Larissa Mooney to present on the opioid epidemic gripping the U.S. and Canada.
About New approaches to the growing opioid crisis
Closing the gap between youth and adult care
For young people receiving mental health care, a gap in care opens when they turn 18 – they must leave youth mental health services, and search for adult services. CAMH scientist Dr. Kristin Cleverley is working to improve this crucial transition for young people and their families.
About Closing the gap between youth and adult care
The long arm of childhood mental health
A new CAMH study shows childhood mental illness has significantly greater long-term impacts in the adult years than physical health problems.
About The long arm of childhood mental health