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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26.Oct.2022
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Research News: One in three workers supporting people with developmental disabilities report moderate to severe distress
A province-wide mental health survey recently conducted by the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopment Centre at CAMH has found that 35 per cent of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are reporting moderate to severe levels of distress.
About Research News: One in three workers supporting people with developmental disabilities report moderate to severe distress
17.Oct.2022
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Year 1 update on CAMH Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy
About Year 1 update on CAMH Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy
07.Oct.2022
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Dr. George Foussias named Provincial Clinical Lead for Centre of Excellence
CAMH’s Dr. George Foussias named Provincial Clinical Lead, Psychosis and Schizophrenia for the Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence
About Dr. George Foussias named Provincial Clinical Lead for Centre of Excellence
06.Oct.2022
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH to create groundbreaking youth mental health data platform
Knowledge exchange initiative to improve quality of research and care for young people Canada-wide
About CAMH to create groundbreaking youth mental health data platform
08.Sep.2022
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH to lead process to bring three-digit suicide prevention number to Canada
The federal government announced CAMH will lead coordination of the delivery of this service.
About CAMH to lead process to bring three-digit suicide prevention number to Canada
07.Sep.2022
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Resources to support youth and parents with going back to school
Created for youth, by youth in collaboration with clinical experts to support mental health
About Resources to support youth and parents with going back to school
15.Aug.2022
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Minor Variances for Secure Care and Recovery Building
CAMH has submitted a proposal to the City of Toronto for several minor variances for our planned Secure Care & Recovery building.
About Minor Variances for Secure Care and Recovery Building
27.Jul.2022
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH receives first Canadian federal (CIHR) grant to study psilocybin
Researchers to explore whether psychedelic effect is required to treat depression
About CAMH receives first Canadian federal (CIHR) grant to study psilocybin
11.Jul.2022
Your Questions on MAiD and Mental Illness
This FAQ helps provide you with some answers to questions about MAiD for mental illness and CAMH’s position on this issue.
About Your Questions on MAiD and Mental Illness
29.Jun.2022
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Sarah Downey named President and CEO of CAMH
Sarah Downey returns to CAMH with over two decades of health care leadership experience
About Sarah Downey named President and CEO of CAMH