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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Let's Talk about Mental Health in South Asian Communities
As a researcher, clinician and immigrant woman of colour, it’s been encouraging to see diverse experiences of ethnic communities included in important conversations about mental health as of late.
About Let's Talk about Mental Health in South Asian Communities
Meeting the needs of adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities and mental illness
The new CAMH Azrieli Centre for Adult Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Mental Health will provide better care, fuel new breakthroughs, train the next generation of experts and share ground-breaking knowledge with the world.
About Meeting the needs of adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities and mental illness
The road to discovery and innovation
CAMH was recently entrusted with a $100-million gift, the largest ever philanthropic donation to mental health in Canada, an honour and a responsibility.
About The road to discovery and innovation
Engaging people with developmental disabilities
Dr. Yona Lunsky talks about how to include people with developmental disabilities on Bell Let's Talk Day.
About Engaging people with developmental disabilities
Increasing access to integrated mental health care support closer to home
Dr. Allison Crawford, Eva Serhal, and Dr. David Rodie reflect on Bell Let's Talk and the role of the CAMH Telemental Health program.
About Increasing access to integrated mental health care support closer to home
Land-based Healing in First Nations Communities
Dr. Renee Linklater discusses the healing connection to land for First Nation communities.
About Land-based Healing in First Nations Communities
The Unsinkable Paulette Walker
The third episode of CAMH’s official podcast explores recovery, resilience and Bell Let’s Talk Day
About The Unsinkable Paulette Walker
Take care of our Young Carers
Organizations such as ours, who offer mental health services and can interact with young carers through our efforts, were invited to help build awareness on Young Carers Awareness Day.
About Take care of our Young Carers
Improving our understanding of the health, social and economic impacts of cannabis legalization and regulation
Bill Blair, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and to the Minister of Health, visited CAMH to announce $1.4 million in funding for research to support development of policies and programs related to the legalization and regulation of cannabis.
About Improving our understanding of the health, social and economic impacts of cannabis legalization and regulation