CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
New Joint CAMH-International Study Finds Major Economic and Health Benefits from Alcohol Tax Increase
Findings from major Lithuanian study offer important lessons for Canada as alcohol harms continue to rise
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Connecting ALC Patients with Dual Developmental and Psychiatric Diagnoses with Long-Term Community Housing
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Reena, and Surrey Place are working together to move patients stuck in hospital into care and housing and ease Ontario’s hospital capacity crisis.
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Study finds brain-based markers could help personalize depression treatment
Promising progress toward predicting how patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) will respond to antidepressant medications using brain imaging and clinical data
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New approaches to the growing opioid crisis
Ahead of National Addictions Awareness Week, CAMH welcomed Dr. Larissa Mooney to present on the opioid epidemic gripping the U.S. and Canada.
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New CAMH program streamlines substance use treatment
CAMH is proud to announce the successful implementation of a new, streamlined outpatient service for clients with addiction and other psychiatric disorders.
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CAMH’s Opioid Overdose Prevention Strategy
When CAMH introduced its Opioid Overdose Prevention Initiative in 2017, one of the overarching goals was for Naloxone kits to be considered as stigma-free to possess as an EpiPen.
About CAMH’s Opioid Overdose Prevention Strategy
Transforming mental health for children and youth
The early years are especially important for mental health because most mental illnesses begin in childhood and adolescence. CAMH researchers are learning from young people, improving care and developing biologically informed treatments to fundamentally change the path ahead.
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The long arm of childhood mental health
A new CAMH study shows childhood mental illness has significantly greater long-term impacts in the adult years than physical health problems.
About The long arm of childhood mental health
Closing the gap between youth and adult care
For young people receiving mental health care, a gap in care opens when they turn 18 – they must leave youth mental health services, and search for adult services. CAMH scientist Dr. Kristin Cleverley is working to improve this crucial transition for young people and their families.
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Dr. Abramovich’s work celebrated on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Dr. Alex Abramovich was recognized by York Regional Police on November 20th for his work with youth homelessness and issues regarding trans health and inclusion.
About Dr. Abramovich’s work celebrated on Transgender Day of Remembrance
CAMH named one of Canada’s most admired corporate cultures
CAMH is pleased to announce it has been named one of Canada’s most admired corporate cultures for the second time in four years.
About CAMH named one of Canada’s most admired corporate cultures
United for Life
Dr. Renee Linklater talks about Atausiuqatigiingniq Inuusirmi (United for Life), a three-day gathering organized by the Nunavut Suicide Prevention Strategy partners in Baker Lake, Nunavut.
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CAMH Library: Universal Children's Day 2018
For United Nations Universal Children’s Day, CAMH Library shares resources for info on the state of children’s mental health in Ontario.
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