CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Two New Artificial Intelligence Scientists Join CAMH
CAMH continues to strengthen its leadership in brain science and the responsible development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health care with the addition of two new scientists. Drs. Fiona Coutts and Ariel Rokem, whose work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, data science, and clinical care, have joined one of Canada’s largest and most active computational mental health research ecosystems through the Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics (KCNI).
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Bridging the Gap: Supporting Recovery at the Intersection of Mental Healthcare and Justice
CAMH's Forensic Psychiatry Division aims to change this paradigm and shape the future of forensic care. The specialized program provides comprehensive care and services for people with serious forms of mental illness who have come into contact with the law, bringing together scientists, stakeholders, and multi-disciplinary partners from across Ontario.
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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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Introducing the first five CAMH Redevelopment Art Installation Projects
On June 26th, 2018 CAMH announced the first five of 10 art installation projects as part of its Queen Street Redevelopment Therapeutic Arts Installation Project.
About Introducing the first five CAMH Redevelopment Art Installation Projects
Meet the 2018 Innovation in Teaching Nominees
Profiles on the individuals and teams nominated for the 2018 Innovation in Teaching award, the Ivan Silver Award for Excellence in Educational Mentorship.
About Meet the 2018 Innovation in Teaching Nominees
People with schizophrenia account for more than 1 in 10 suicide cases
Suicide risk assessments early in the course of illness should be emphasized, researchers say
About People with schizophrenia account for more than 1 in 10 suicide cases
CAMH gets together in spirit of reconciliation
The theme of reconciliation was woven through the events hosted at CAMH in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
About CAMH gets together in spirit of reconciliation
The Beauty & the Beast of Workaholism
Dr. Katy Kamkar talks about workaholism, its complexity and the need to achieve balance
About The Beauty & the Beast of Workaholism
Ivan Silver Award Recognizes Excellence in Educational Mentorship
Meet the winner of the 2018 Innovation in Teaching Award.
About Ivan Silver Award Recognizes Excellence in Educational Mentorship
CAMH hosts CBC’s White Coat, Black Art
Show delves into the struggles faced by families when their children with high needs age out of the pediatric health care system
About CAMH hosts CBC’s White Coat, Black Art
Celebrating our biggest year yet!
The CAMH and CAMH Foundation 2017/18 Annual Report is now online!
About Celebrating our biggest year yet!
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.
About Driving a Better Understanding of the Brain
An Injection of Wild, Wild Hope
The Discovery Fund will support early- and mid-career researchers like Dr. Araba Chintoh.
About An Injection of Wild, Wild Hope