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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11.Oct.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Awareness months offer the chance to learn and grow
How should we approach October’s National Autism Awareness Month and November’s National Down Syndrome Awareness Week to make the most of these opportunities?
About Awareness months offer the chance to learn and grow
11.Oct.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Ending sexual violence: Uncomfortable truths and reasons for hope
What are the causes of sexual violence? And how can we stop it?
About Ending sexual violence: Uncomfortable truths and reasons for hope
10.Oct.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
New CAMH youth-developed guide offers science-based info on cannabis use
What’s the best way to connect with young people on the topic of cannabis use?
About New CAMH youth-developed guide offers science-based info on cannabis use
10.Oct.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Free online course helps service providers support survivors of human trafficking
A new online training resource is available to help mental health and addictions service providers better identify and support people who have been – or are being—trafficked.
About Free online course helps service providers support survivors of human trafficking
10.Oct.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Changes to rules governing cannabis in Canada
On October 17, 2018, the purchase, possession and use of cannabis will become legal in Canada.
About Changes to rules governing cannabis in Canada
10.Oct.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH Library: PubMed Tips for World Mental Health Day
CAMH Library shares PubMed tips and MeSH terms to keep up-to-date with international mental health research.
About CAMH Library: PubMed Tips for World Mental Health Day
10.Oct.2018
Researchers Announced for CAMH Breakthrough Challenge 2018
Three researchers. Three breakthroughs. One $10,000 grant.
About Researchers Announced for CAMH Breakthrough Challenge 2018
10.Oct.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH Podcast: The Rendezvous With Madness Festival
Now entering its 26th year, the annual Workman Arts Rendezvous With Madness Festival is one of the largest art and mental health festivals in the world.
About CAMH Podcast: The Rendezvous With Madness Festival
09.Oct.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Understanding autism in girls and women
Diagnosing autism spectrum disorders in females can be challenging because their social behaviours present differently than males.
About Understanding autism in girls and women
05.Oct.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
From CAMH to the Community Charlyns story
It’s nearing the end of summer and staff, clients and their guests are gathered in the common room of CAMH’s Integrated Rehabilitation Unit 1-4 to celebrate a graduation.
About From CAMH to the Community Charlyns story