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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05.Jun.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
New No Smoking signs arrive at CAMH
The initiative was sparked by the Smoke-Free Ontario Act that forced all outdoor grounds of hospitals to be completely smoke-free January 1, 2018.
About New No Smoking signs arrive at CAMH
01.Jun.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH Redevelopment Update: June 2018
We continue to advance our work on the above ground structure at both the McCain Complex Care and Recovery Centre and the Crisis and Critical Care Building.
About CAMH Redevelopment Update: June 2018
31.May.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Smoking myths and realities
CAMH Director of Medical Education Dr. Peter Selby provides insights into the relationship between smoking and mental health, in the latest episode of the CAMH Podcast.
About Smoking myths and realities
29.May.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
How CAMH’s Cundill Centre is shaping the future of child and youth depression
Dr. Peter Szatmari considers the promising future of advances in the treatment of child and youth depression – and how the Cundill Centre at CAMH is helping us get there.
About How CAMH’s Cundill Centre is shaping the future of child and youth depression
24.May.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Mental Health is Health – and that includes schizophrenia
In recognition of National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day on May 24, CAMH’s Dr. Araba Chintoh pushes for a greater understanding around mental illness.
About Mental Health is Health – and that includes schizophrenia
23.May.2018
Difference Makers Gala Celebrates a National Movement for Mental Health
See the photos from the evening - and read about the four things we can all do to drive the mental health movement forward.
About Difference Makers Gala Celebrates a National Movement for Mental Health
23.May.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Mental Health is Health campaign forces ‘paradigm shift’ in public’s thinking
It didn’t take long before campaign caught the attention one of Canada’s most decorated rowers, Silken Laumann.
About Mental Health is Health campaign forces ‘paradigm shift’ in public’s thinking
18.May.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
New retail spaces on Queen Street – We want your input
The two new buildings currently under construction at CAMH include plans for 9,000 square feet of retail space that will be divided into smaller units
About New retail spaces on Queen Street – We want your input
17.May.2018
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
New ECHO closing gaps in trans and gender diverse care
For nurse Kristen Patrick, Kenora doesn’t feel quite as isolated as it did a few weeks ago, thanks to CAMH’s new ECHO Ontario Trans and Gender Diverse Healthcare.
About New ECHO closing gaps in trans and gender diverse care