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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Discovery Fund creating paradigm shifts in mental health research
CAMH’s Discovery Fund, created through a $100-million gift from an anonymous donor, announced 32 exciting projects being funded in its first round of awards.
About Discovery Fund creating paradigm shifts in mental health research
Families are vital to patient recovery
A mother of a 21-year-old with serious mental illness speaks about her experience of the past four years in her search for care
About Families are vital to patient recovery
Living with schizophrenia? There may soon be an app for that
Beta version of app uses a Facebook-like platform designed for people with schizophrenia and other psychoses.
About Living with schizophrenia? There may soon be an app for that
Half of female students in Ontario experience psychological distress, CAMH study shows
For the first time, just over 50 per cent of female students in Ontario show signs of moderate to serious psychological distress
About Half of female students in Ontario experience psychological distress, CAMH study shows
Patient and family experience a top priority with latest survey
Each year CAMH asks patients and families to provide feedback about their careby completing the Ontario Perception of Care survey.
About Patient and family experience a top priority with latest survey
CAMH-led collaboration will introduce a new model of early psychosis care across Ontario
Large-scale research project aims to improve treatment for young people
About CAMH-led collaboration will introduce a new model of early psychosis care across Ontario
Resources for International #SelfCare Day 2016
Celebrate the importance of self-care by checking out these various resources!
About Resources for International #SelfCare Day 2016
A transgender journey at CAMH
In this edition of the CAMH podcast, Gender Identity Clinic client Myka Pascall-Thompson talks candidly and openly about a unique journey.
About A transgender journey at CAMH
Spotlighting the mental health of young South Asian women
CAMH had a unique opportunity to showcase its research with South Asian communities by premiering four films at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA).
About Spotlighting the mental health of young South Asian women
Recovery is possible when people seek help
A few years ago, people may have said Charlie “had it all.” But he was also secretly struggling with depression that eventually grew into psychosis.
About Recovery is possible when people seek help