CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Statement on Supervised Consumption Sites
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is aware that provincial funding for supervised consumption sites will end on June 13, 2026. We share the concerns of our community partners about the impact this will have on clients, staff, and communities across Ontario.
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Move Your Mind: Recognizing Brain Awareness Week
Exploring the brain-body connection with Dr. Jonathan Thacker.
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No Caregiver Left Behind: Scaling Sustainable Care for Caregivers
At CAMH, researchers, clinicians, and caregivers are working together to ensure that no caregiver is left behind.
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Land-based Healing in First Nations Communities
Dr. Renee Linklater discusses the healing connection to land for First Nation communities.
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Increasing access to integrated mental health care support closer to home
Dr. Allison Crawford, Eva Serhal, and Dr. David Rodie reflect on Bell Let's Talk and the role of the CAMH Telemental Health program.
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The Unsinkable Paulette Walker
The third episode of CAMH’s official podcast explores recovery, resilience and Bell Let’s Talk Day
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Take care of our Young Carers
Organizations such as ours, who offer mental health services and can interact with young carers through our efforts, were invited to help build awareness on Young Carers Awareness Day.
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Improving our understanding of the health, social and economic impacts of cannabis legalization and regulation
Bill Blair, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and to the Minister of Health, visited CAMH to announce $1.4 million in funding for research to support development of policies and programs related to the legalization and regulation of cannabis.
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Launching the first comprehensive mental health and addictions resource for homeless youth service providers
Dr. Sean Kidd introduces the new book Mental Health & Addiction Interventions for Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Practical Strategies for Front-line Providers
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Reflection on the passing of one of my patients
Dr. Sandy Simpson reflects on the life of a patient lost.
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Keep it moving on Blue Monday
Dr. Niki Fitzgerald talks about the post-holiday slump, and the effect of exercise on mood.
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Largest donation ever for mental health will bring hope to all Canadians
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) receives the first $100 million donation in Canada dedicated to defining the causes of mental illness and to developing the cures that will save lives and create hope.
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