CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Beyond “just talk”: Rethinking men’s mental health and suicide prevention in Canada
Experts gathered at CAMH’s Men’s Mental Health Summit to explore how Canada can better prevent suicide, reach men earlier and design mental health services around the people who use them.
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New study highlights opportunities to advance women’s health research across the lifespan
Fifteen-year analysis finds 6.4 per cent of CIHR funding supported women’s health research, with pregnancy receiving more attention than menstrual cycles, menopause and other life stage
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Prioritizing Your Mental Health During Back-to-School
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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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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New CAMH program streamlines substance use treatment
CAMH is proud to announce the successful implementation of a new, streamlined outpatient service for clients with addiction and other psychiatric disorders.
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CAMH’s Opioid Overdose Prevention Strategy
When CAMH introduced its Opioid Overdose Prevention Initiative in 2017, one of the overarching goals was for Naloxone kits to be considered as stigma-free to possess as an EpiPen.
About CAMH’s Opioid Overdose Prevention Strategy
Transforming mental health for children and youth
The early years are especially important for mental health because most mental illnesses begin in childhood and adolescence. CAMH researchers are learning from young people, improving care and developing biologically informed treatments to fundamentally change the path ahead.
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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.
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