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Attendees from across the province gathered at CAMH for the first in-person event for the Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs Community of Practice, hosted by the Provincial System Support Program (PSSP) and Ontario Health Mental Health and Addiction CoE.
Recently we shared a study by Dr. Jeffrey Meyer highlighting findings suggesting that Long COVID is a disorder of the brain's dopamine system. The story was picked up by a number of news outlets, including Forbes. Click here to read the full article: https://ow.ly/qbMv50Zqcy2
Access to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has expanded across Ontario, improving access for adults living with treatment-resistant depression. Meet our rTMS technicians, who provide compassionate, expert care to clients throughout their treatment journey.
For some people, seeing hazy or orange skies and experiencing repeated climate emergencies can bring up fear, grief, anger or anxiety about the future. Taking small, meaningful actions can help restore a sense of agency. Learn more: www.camh.ca/climatechange
As extreme heat events become more frequent, CAMH researchers are working with partners to better understand why some communities are disproportionately affected and how to implement supports that meet people where they are. Learn more:https://ow.ly/sryT50ZnxnR
For many people with treatment-resistant depression, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can be life changing. Here is what you need to know about expanded access to publicly funded rTMS, now that it is available at 15 sites across Ontario—including CAMH: https://ow.ly/bzPg50Zn55S
New research from CAMH shows that long COVID is linked to injury of dopamine-releasing neurons in the brain🧠 With no evidence-based treatments currently available, the findings could open the door to new treatment strategies. 🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/NabS50ZmXEs
After 60+ years on the market, only 0.15% of studies have examined hormonal contraceptives' effects on the brain. Join Drs. Natalie Tronson, Adriene Beltz & Belinda Pletzer at the womenmind Conference, Nov. 4–5, to explore what's known & what's unanswered: http://tiny.cc/go35101 Liisa Galea
There was a buzz at the CAMH Queen Street site this week, as Canadian men's national soccer team player Promise David visited our hospital with his mother, who works as a Registered Nurse in our Forensic Program, and his father. Thank you Promise for an unforgettable visit!
CAMH is excited to announce that Hazim Hassan will be joining the organization as Vice President, Business Development and Social Impact. Read more: https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-welcomes-hazim-hassan-as-vice-president-business-development-and-social-impact
🌟 Join us at the CAMH womenmind conference on Women's Mental Health Across the Lifespan, November 4-5, 2026, in Toronto! Explore advancements, empower change! 🔗Visit www.camh.ca/CAMHwm2026 or www.camh.ca/womenmindconference for details and registration! #womenshealth #women #research
CAMH is a community advisory partner for the ROM original exhibition, ‘Psychedelics: Art. Culture. Science.’ which explores diverse cultural practices, art, and the scientific theory of how psychedelics impact the brain. Read more: https://ow.ly/ztVr50Zk0OW 📸 # 1 Courtesy of ROM
New CAMH heat‑health resources are now live, meant to strengthen our collective capacity to protect people at highest risk, advance climate‑health preparedness, and embed equity into every stage of heat‑response planning. 🔗Learn more: https://ow.ly/AJW450ZigMR
When a major sporting event comes to town, they offer a powerful opportunity to connect with others and build community. We sat down with Dr. Katy Kamkar better understand how events like the World Cup create connection: https://ow.ly/p29g50ZhGt5
Just released: In the latest episode of Quick Takes, Dr. David Gratzer speaks with Dr. Mark Sinyor, professor at U of T and staff psychiatrist at Sunnybrook, to discuss suicide prevention, media perceptions, and more. Check out the podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/QuickTakesEp44-1
Welcome to our two new scientists, Drs. Fiona Coutts and Ariel Rokem, who have joined one of Canada’s largest and most active computational mental health research ecosystems through the Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics (KCNI) at CAMH Read more: https://ow.ly/WvEV50ZgjIo
This week, CAMH marked the Topping Off of two landmark redevelopment projects at our Queen St. site: Waverley House Secure Care & Recovery Building and the Temerty Discovery Centre. We brought out the Tiny Mic to ask CAMHers about what the milestone moment meant to them. Here’s what they had to say…
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. Read our entire statement here: https://ow.ly/KexY50ZcWph
Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam, Chief Medical Officer at CAMH, joined CBC Ottawa Morning to discuss the proposed expansion and concerns around a clinician’s ability to predict irremediability and differentiate suicidal thoughts from a request for MAID: https://ow.ly/5mJm50ZcTn6
Last week, CAMH hosted an Adult Autism Assessment Training attended by psychiatrists and psychologists from across CAMH and the University of Toronto, focused on building capacity in adult autism diagnostics.
Today, we celebrated a redevelopment milestone, topping off the Temerty Discovery Centre and Waverley House Secure Care & Recovery Building, commemorating the placement of the final steel beams. Together, these buildings represent a bold investment in the future of mental health.
During #MensHealthMonth, we need to be aware of the effects that poor #mentalhealth has on men. CAMH's Dr. Mohamed Attia spoke about the importance of seeking help, and also discussed the need to foster healthier digital spaces that support our mental health, not hinder it.
As CAMH is located near Exhibition Place, which hosts FIFA World Cup matches, we expect the surrounding area will see significant increases in traffic, pedestrian volume, and transit demand on game days. For general directions and site information, visit www.camh.ca/fifa
We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Daisy Singla received the 2026 Article of the Year Award from the CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) and Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR). 🔗Read more: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/38260.html
CAMH is kicking off the conversation around men's #MentalHealth. Each Friday during #MensHealthMonth, we'll be sharing tips and resources geared to improving mental health and normalizing seeking help.
Researchers are studying how compounds like psilocybin interact with the brain and whether they may help treat conditions such as treatment-resistant depression, OCD, and alcohol use disorder. Learn more about where psychedelic research stands today: https://ow.ly/zkhl50Z8e0a
CAMH co-hosted Preparing Toronto’s Healthcare for Extreme Heat, a workshop focused on strengthening healthcare preparedness for extreme heat events across the Toronto region.
CAMH co-hosted Preparing Toronto’s Healthcare for Extreme Heat, a workshop focused on strengthening healthcare preparedness for extreme heat events across the Toronto region.
Last month, the Forensic Psychiatry Division proudly hosted its inaugural Forensic Mental Health Research Day, a dynamic and high-energy showcase of innovation across their core areas of care, designed to advance forensic mental health.