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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16.May.2023
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan 2021-2024: Mid-way update
CAMH’s commitment to truth and reconciliation will continue to evolve following the implementation of this three-year plan, and future work will aim to further dismantle the intransigent oppressive systems that continuously exclude and harm Indigenous peoples.
About CAMH Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan 2021-2024: Mid-way update
03.May.2023
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Why studying maternal health matters
On World Maternal Health Day, a new CAMH-led study raises important questions
About Why studying maternal health matters
27.Apr.2023
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH Sunrise Challenge invites Canadians to rally, rise and raise funds for mental health
Canadians can support Canada's leading mental health hospital by waking up with the sun for five days, from May 29 to June 2, 2023
About CAMH Sunrise Challenge invites Canadians to rally, rise and raise funds for mental health
21.Apr.2023
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Temporary Bike and Pedestrian Path Closure
We are anticipating a temporary, complete closure of the shared bike lane and pedestrian walkway connecting Sudbury Street to the CAMH campus.
About Temporary Bike and Pedestrian Path Closure
13.Apr.2023
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH challenges mayoral candidates to address the mental health and addictions crisis in Toronto
Recommendations include scaling up early intervention psychosis programs, substance use treatment for methamphetamine and other stimulant users and supportive housing
About CAMH challenges mayoral candidates to address the mental health and addictions crisis in Toronto
13.Apr.2023
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Backgrounder: Addressing the Mental Health and Addictions Crisis in Toronto
CAMH is proposing evidence-informed early intervention and treatment solutions that target serious mental illness and substance use disorders and can make an immediate impact.
About Backgrounder: Addressing the Mental Health and Addictions Crisis in Toronto
06.Apr.2023
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH again named one of Canada’s best diversity employers
Annual ranking cites CAMH’s Anti-Black Racism strategy and Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan as key factors
About CAMH again named one of Canada’s best diversity employers
05.Apr.2023
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH Turns 25!
It was 25 years ago last month that CAMH was created through a merger between what was then called the Queen Street Mental Health Centre, the Addiction Research Foundation, the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry and the Donwood Institute.
About CAMH Turns 25!
03.Apr.2023
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Alcohol increases risk for gun-involved suicide among Americans
CAMH-led study highlights need for targeted suicide prevention regarding alcohol use and access to guns
About Alcohol increases risk for gun-involved suicide among Americans
09.Mar.2023
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Study Finds Pandemic Had Minimal Impact on Global Mental Health in 2020
New report is world’s first to compare individuals’ mental health before and during pandemic
About Study Finds Pandemic Had Minimal Impact on Global Mental Health in 2020