CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Mental illness associated with poor sleep quality according to largest study of its kind
CAMH study the first to objectively measure sleep patterns on a large scale in people with mental illness compared to the general population
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One in three LGBTQ2S homeless youth have attempted suicide since pandemic onset
First-of-its-kind CAMH survey highlights need for more inclusive, population-based access to life-saving health and social support services for LGBTQ2S youth
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Monitoring maternal alcohol use and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
A first-of-its-kind report proposes a national prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevalence surveillance system in Canada
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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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Maad’ookiing Mshkiki — Sharing Medicine
Connecting Indigenous Communities with Culturally Relevant COVID-19 Vaccine Information
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CAMH, CMHA and CSC Partner to Implement Pan-Canadian Suicide Prevention Service
Collaboration brings together existing suicide prevention services and advocates for a national, three-digit phone number
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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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Half of cannabis users increased consumption during first wave of COVID-19
National survey has public policy implications, CAMH authors state
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Reducing addiction stigma in Muslim communities
First-of-its-kind outreach to mosques breaks down barrier
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Improvements to the Forensic Program at CAMH
The CAMH forensic mental health program delivers care to people who come into contact with the law because of a mental illness.
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One year ago, CAMH committed to implement recommendations from review panel advising on improvements to passes and privileges in CAMH’s forensic program.
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Youth mental health initiative pivots with COVID-19
When Em Hayes and Chloe Camacho were forced to start delivering mental health presentations virtually to students, they weren’t sure what to expect.
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