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Electroconvulsive therapy reduces suicide by 50 per cent in first year after hospitalization for depression

CAMH/ICES study shows reduction in suicide in depressed patients that receive ECT

About Electroconvulsive therapy reduces suicide by 50 per cent in first year after hospitalization for depression
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Majority of Ontario students surveyed report feeling depressed about the future because of COVID 19

Nearly 1 in 5 report contemplating suicide last year

About Majority of Ontario students surveyed report feeling depressed about the future because of COVID 19
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CAMH hosts vaccine clinic for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals

2SLGBTQ+ inclusive and trauma-informed workers staffed the clinic, a key recommendation of a CAMH-led study.

About CAMH hosts vaccine clinic for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals
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Colour Connects

A collaborative effort between an artist (and Gifts of Light vendor), a Recreation Therapist and CAMH patients has revitalized clinical spaces and brought comfort to those seeking treatment

About Colour Connects
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Pharmacogenetic testing shows promise improving symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression

CAMH-led clinical trial provides further evidence for widespread use of pharmacogenetic testing in prescribing anti-depressants

About Pharmacogenetic testing shows promise improving symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression
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Global commission: new clinical guidelines for mental health and the use of nutraceuticals and medicinal plants

New findings reveal which nutraceuticals and phytoceuticals are beneficial in the management of a range of mental health disorders.

About Global commission: new clinical guidelines for mental health and the use of nutraceuticals and medicinal plants
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Conversation with CAMH scientist Etay Hay on brain cell networks and mental illness

CAMH scientists have created the world’s first model of human brain microcircuitry that incorporates the properties of live human brain cells

About Conversation with CAMH scientist Etay Hay on brain cell networks and mental illness
TAY Cohort Study: Alex and mom

Investigating the mystery of youth psychosis

CAMH’s Toronto Adolescent & Youth (TAY) CAMH Cohort Study

About Investigating the mystery of youth psychosis
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Mental health program supporting Black youth is expanding after years of advocacy

SAPACCY is providing trauma-informed support to Black youth who are dealing with mental health and substance use concerns.

About Mental health program supporting Black youth is expanding after years of advocacy
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Brain stimulation shows promise as treatment for cannabis use disorder in people with schizophrenia

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) associated with up to 60 per cent reduction in cannabis use in CAMH-led clinical trial

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