CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
CAMH Awarded Landmark Grant to Advance Mental Health Research for Incarcerated Women
Research both crucial and timely as incarceration rates and urgent mental health needs rise among one of Canada’s most underserved populations
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New Joint CAMH-International Study Finds Major Economic and Health Benefits from Alcohol Tax Increase
Findings from major Lithuanian study offer important lessons for Canada as alcohol harms continue to rise
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Connecting ALC Patients with Dual Developmental and Psychiatric Diagnoses with Long-Term Community Housing
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Reena, and Surrey Place are working together to move patients stuck in hospital into care and housing and ease Ontario’s hospital capacity crisis.
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Engaging people with developmental disabilities
Dr. Yona Lunsky talks about how to include people with developmental disabilities on Bell Let's Talk Day.
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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.
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Land-based Healing in First Nations Communities
Dr. Renee Linklater discusses the healing connection to land for First Nation communities.
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The Unsinkable Paulette Walker
The third episode of CAMH’s official podcast explores recovery, resilience and Bell Let’s Talk Day
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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.
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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.
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Launching the first comprehensive mental health and addictions resource for homeless youth service providers
Dr. Sean Kidd introduces the new book Mental Health & Addiction Interventions for Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Practical Strategies for Front-line Providers
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Reflection on the passing of one of my patients
Dr. Sandy Simpson reflects on the life of a patient lost.
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Keep it moving on Blue Monday
Dr. Niki Fitzgerald talks about the post-holiday slump, and the effect of exercise on mood.
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