CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
CAMH’s response to the Recommendation of the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to Indefinitely Delay the Inclusion of Mental Illness as a Sole Underlying Condition for MAiD
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) supports the proposed recommendation of the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to indefinitely delay the inclusion of mental illness as a sole underlying condition for MAiD. Over the past number of years, CAMH has made several submissions to government committees related to MAiD and mental illness, all of which have raised concerns about the proposed expansion. The three principal concerns are:
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9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline answers one million calls and texts
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, Canada’s three-digit number for anyone who is thinking about suicide or worried about someone they know, has now answered more than one million calls and texts.
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Mental Health During Major Sporting Events
Major events like international tournaments can bring excitement — but they can also impact mental health, routines, and behaviours. CAMH offers practical guidance to help you stay well.
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Taking a "Big Picture" View of Mental Illness
Dr. Etienne Sibille, Campbell Family Chair in Clinical Neuroscience and Deputy Director of the Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute at CAMH, has shown there are genetic differences in depression between men and women.
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Driving a Better Understanding of the Brain
Two new game-changing centres of innovation at CAMH are poised to transform the way we understand the brain and mental illness.
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Research Today Improves Recovery Tomorrow
YouthCan IMPACT is providing young people with mental health services in their communities.
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Building a Bridge to Emergency Care
Dr. Brittany Poynter, CAMH Emergency Department Clinic Head, and Charlie Cummings.
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Collaborating to Connect More People to Care
Dr. Allison Crawford and Dr. Renee Linklater co-lead the ECHO Ontario First Nations, Inuit and Métis Wellness.
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CAMH Responds to the Opioid Crisis
CAMH pharmacists like Tianna Costa are on the front lines of the opioid crisis, providing face-to-face education in how Naloxone works.
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Closing the Gaps in Care
Celebrating the announcement of the Azrieli Centre for Adult Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Mental Health.
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Phenomenal Philanthropy
CAMH and CAMH Foundation | Annual Report | 2017–2018
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