CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
No Caregiver Left Behind: Scaling Sustainable Care for Caregivers
At CAMH, researchers, clinicians, and caregivers are working together to ensure that no caregiver is left behind.
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CAMH research drives rapid practice change to improve opioid treatment for people at highest risk
Health Canada to update SUBLOCADE® labelling following new studies focused on fentanyl use
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Alcohol causes more harm in Canada than any other drug national expert study finds
Landmark national study is first to assess overall harm of 16 substances
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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.
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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.
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
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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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