Media Releases and Backgrounders

These are current news releases sorted in chronological order.

November 18, 2009

Alcohol, cannabis, and the medicine cabinet pose biggest drug threats to teens

Youth using prescription pain relievers, over the counter cold medication non-medically



November 11, 2009

2009 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey

Alcohol, medicine cabinet pose biggest drug threats to teens: Youth using prescription pain relievers, over the counter cold medication and solvents to get high



November 04, 2009

Mandatory minimum sentences fail to deliver, says CAMH

Mandatory minimum sentences for drug-related offences are an expensive and ineffective approach to substance use problems in Canada.



October 29, 2009

$5 Million Gift from G. Raymond Chang to Further Research in Mental Health and Addictions

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Announces Generous Gift



October 28, 2009

Toronto landmark closes its doors in preparation of next phase of major redevelopment

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) will say goodbye to its landmark Administration Building at 1001 Queen St. West in a ceremony on October 29, 2009 at 4 p.m.



October 26, 2009

Transforming Workers and the Workplace: CAMH Congress on Mental Health and the Workplace

To bring solutions to business leaders, employers and policy makers, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is hosting the Canadian Institute of Health Research’s fourth annual Congress on Mental Health and the Workplace



October 16, 2009

Preferred proponent selected for phase 1B of CAMH redevelopment

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Infrastructure Ontario announced today that Carillion Health Solutions is the preferred proponent selected to design, build, finance and maintain Phase 1B of CAMH’s capital redevelopment project.



October 14, 2009

New CEO Announced for CAMH

The CAMH Board of Trustees is extremely pleased to announce that, effective December 1, 2009, Dr. Catherine Zahn will be the President and CEO of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Canada’s largest mental health and addiction hospital



October 13, 2009

Addiction by Prescription: Preventing and Treating Opioid Dependence

The Pamela Fralick Community Information Forum will provide an opportunity to discuss the importance of balancing the pain management benefits of prescribed opioids, as well as measures used to prevent misuse, abuse, and diversion



October 02, 2009

The New Flow 93.5 teams up with CAMH to bring awareness to the airwaves for Mental Illness Awareness Week

CAMH clients courageously share stories of their struggle with addiction and mental illness to encourage others to seek help



October 01, 2009

All-Star Celebrity Line-up for CAMH’s Unmasked fundraiser

October 14th After-Party Event to Feature Live Performances by Divine Brown and Chantal Kreviazuk and a Celebrity DJ set by Kardinal Offishall



October 01, 2009

Less than 50% of men and women with depression see a doctor for treatment

Findings suggest the need for a comprehensive care model involving a multidisciplinary team of health-care professionals, including family doctors and mental health specialists, to help women and men and better manage depression and improve care.



September 30, 2009

Study confirms higher risk of heart disease among people with schizophrenia compared to general population

People taking some medications for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are at significantly higher risk of coronary heart disease when compared to the general population



September 24, 2009

City of Toronto and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to name park in honour of Dr. Paul E. Garfinkel

The City of Toronto is naming the park in his honour in recognition of his significant contributions to the City of Toronto and Canada - as president and CEO of CAMH, Dr. Garfinkel has been the guiding force in the redevelopment of the mental health



September 10, 2009

Contraband cigarettes are big in teen market

Teens who smoke are buying cheaper contraband cigarettes in large numbers across Canada, according to a CAMH study published by the Canadian Medical Association



August 31, 2009

CAMH experts host 'Mind Matters' on CBC Radio

Drs. Goldbloom and McKenzie used their experience in broadcasting to create a unique radio pilot tailored to CBC Radio listeners. Mind Matters will bring mental health issues to listeners in an entertaining, informative and provocative way.



August 04, 2009

Ontario School-Based Program Helps Prevent Teen Dating Violence, Especially Boys

CAMH’s Fourth R Program integrates information about healthy relationships into the existing ninth-grade curriculum appears to reduce adolescent dating violence and increase condom use according to new report.



July 22, 2009

Employees on leave for mental illness return to work sooner when family doctor works with mental health professional: study

Collaborative work between physicians and specialists seems to benefit both employee and employer



July 14, 2009

CAMH applauds outline for developing provincial mental health and addictions strategy

Document seen as an important step forward for the thousand of Ontarians from every walk of life who are affected by these problems



July 13, 2009

HMV and CAMH partner to inspire change through education

HMV and CAMH partner to inspire change through education



July 07, 2009

CAMH combines genetics with brain imaging to personalize treatment for mental illness and addictions

CAMH launches a new research initiative poised to help revolutionize treatment for common psychiatric conditions like major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, as well as addictions.



June 29, 2009

$5 million donation helps CAMH reach more vulnerable youth

First inpatient centre in Canada for youth with co-occurring addiction and mental illness



June 10, 2009

‘SEE-ing’ the difference: evaluation shows that $167 million investment improves Ontario’s community mental health system, but many still in need

Led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)’s Dr. Paula Goering, SEEI is the culmination of nine research studies that explored the system impact of $167 million of new community mental health funding in Ontario.



June 08, 2009

CAMH to kick off next phase of unique redevelopment

Phase 1B Project Sign to be revealed Tuesday June 9 at 10 a.m. at 1001 Queen St. West



June 03, 2009

CAMH President and CEO to present recommendations Ontario Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions

On Wednesday, June 3, 2009, Dr. Paul Garfinkel, President and CEO of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) will present a report to the Ontario Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions.



May 04, 2009

10 ways to cope with economic stress

The current economic crisis has become a persistent concern for many people. Here are 10 helpful ways to deal with stress related to the economic crisis.



April 07, 2009

When physical and mental health problems co-occur and money gets tight, guess which prescriptions don’t get filled?

A new study points to a troubling connection between out-of-pocket expenses for people contending with both physical illnesses and depression, affecting access to antidepressant treatment.



April 07, 2009

CAMH scientist first psychiatrist to win Royal College Medal Award in Medicine

Dr. Jeffrey Meyer is the first psychiatrist to be honoured with the Royal College Medal Award in Medicine in the award’s 60 year history.



March 19, 2009

Acetaldehyde in alcohol – no longer just the chemical that causes a hangover

New evidence by researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and researchers in Germany shows that drinking alcohol is the greatest risk factor for acetaldehyde-related cancer.



March 06, 2009

The mentally ill who break the law deserve 'all mercy and humanity'

CAMH opinion/editorial addressing the issue of people with mental illness found not criminally responsible



February 11, 2009

The Economy, Workplace and Mental Health – Experts discuss solutions

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) presents Café Scientifique: Is Work More than Making a Living?



February 09, 2009

Use of prescription pain medication emerges as a concern at CAMH

New research from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) shows a dramatic increase in the number of people seeking detoxification treatment for opioid dependence.



February 05, 2009

New rTMS Centre of Excellence: A Collaboration of CAMH and MindCare Centres of Canada Opening February 5, 2009

New rTMS clinic will offer a non-invasive form of brain stimulation that has been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of major depressive disorder



January 21, 2009

National Non-Smoking Week - January 18-24, 2009

Today is Weedless Wednesday - a day set aside during National Non-Smoking Week - that agencies and organizations like CAMH encourage people not to smoke for one day.



January 19, 2009

Rethinking the Genetic Theory of Inheritance

CAMH study reveals that heritability may not be limited to DNA



January 16, 2009

Do you know someone who transforms lives?

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation announces 2009 CAMH Transforming Lives Awards call for nominations



January 12, 2009

11,000 Ontarians to Receive Free Medication and Support to Quit Smoking this New Year

Next phase in highly successful STOP Study will provide nicotine replacement patches free of charge to 11,000 Ontarians who qualify



January 05, 2009

Providing better care to the LGBTTTIQ community

ARQ2 is a one-day training that provides clinicians with a helpful guide for initiating discussion in order to create an environment where clients feel comfortable talking about their sexual orientation and gender



December 30, 2008

CAMH President and CEO appointed Officer of the Order of Canada

CAMH President and CEO appointed Officer of the Order of Canada



December 18, 2008

National rates of co-occurring substance use and mental disorders call for better integration of mental health and addictions services

Two studies published in the December issue of the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry have found that integration is needed for mental health and substance use services to adequately address the needs of people diagnosed with co-occurring disorders



December 15, 2008

Current alcohol and licensing policy could be making things worse for young drinkers

In a new report published online today in the January issue of Addiction, researchers question whether current licensing policies have contributed to a rise in the phenomenon of “pre-drinking” amongst young people



November 18, 2008

Need a source? New zero-tolerance blood-alcohol law

New zero-tolerance blood-alcohol law likely to help curb impaired-driving rates: research scientist



November 12, 2008

Nightlife, Drinking and Violence

CAMH event focuses on understanding the problem and exploring prevention measures



November 10, 2008

Dual Diagnosis: The most common and devastating disorder you’ve never heard of

New National Coalition on Dual Diagnosis calls for government support at launch on November 13, 2008



November 10, 2008

Valerie Pringle named spokesperson for CAMH’s Gifts of Light

Broadcaster helps Centre for Addiction and Mental Health shed light on mental illness with new charity gift-giving campaign



November 06, 2008

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly: Modern Myths and Realities About Mental Illness

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health presents The Good, The Bad and the Ugly: Modern Myths and Realities About Mental Illness, a lecture that will explore mental illness in a modern context and discuss issues of biology, culture and stigma.



November 04, 2008

International experts examine the causes of mental illness in African and Caribbean Communities in Canada

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) will be presenting a conference to explore the causes of mental illness in the African and Caribbean Diaspora in Canada.



October 21, 2008

Depression, Healthcare Services and Heart Attacks – What’s the Connection?

Depression symptoms are associated with significantly higher use of healthcare services following a heart attack, according to a new study released today by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)



October 10, 2008

CAMH CEO Responds to Coroner’s Jury Verdict and Recommendations in the Jeffrey James Inquest

CAMH provides the following public statement concerning the verdict from the inquest into the death of Mr. Jeffrey James



October 08, 2008

Commentary: Mental health, addiction and the federal election

recommends five specific commitments our political leaders can make to address the diverse needs of the millions of Canadians with mental health and addiction problems



October 06, 2008

Need a source? Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 5-11, 2008

Mental Illness Awareness Week was established by the Canadian Psychiatric Association, and is now coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health in cooperation with all its member organizations and many other supporters



September 17, 2008

Bisexual community reports need for improvements in mental health services

New research by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Sherbourne Health Centre sheds light on the mental health of bisexual people in Ontario by looking at the context of mental health issues in this group.



September 15, 2008

Steady work and mental health – is there a connection?

Research from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)’s Dr. Carles Muntaner in the WHO report highlights the profound impact of employment conditions on health.



September 09, 2008

September 10, 2008 is World Suicide Prevention Day

Suicide Prevention Day was created by the International Association for Suicide Prevention to raise awareness, encourage discussion and ultimately prevent the estimated 4,000 deaths by suicide that take place in Canada each year.



September 08, 2008

Fluctuations in Serotonin Transport May Explain Winter Blues

New findings have important implications for understanding seasonal mood change in healthy people, vulnerability to seasonal affective disorders and the relationship of light exposure to mood.



August 20, 2008

Large-scale Investment Catapults CAMH’s Mental Illness and Addiction Research Forward

$15 million investment to propel mental illness and addiction research to the next level of excellence



August 19, 2008

Commentary: Insite uproar a blessing and curse

Commentary: Harm reduction should be debated on its merits rather than turned into a divisive political issue



July 03, 2008

A step forward for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Queen Street Redvelopment Phase 1B Project

Infrastructure Ontario and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) released a request for qualifications (RFQ) for companies to submit their qualifications to design, build, finance and maintain the Centre’s Phase 1B project.



June 23, 2008

CAMH introduces “Mental Health & Addiction 101” – A fast, easy information resource for one of Canada’s most widespread health concerns

CAMH now offers a series of free web tutorials for anyone who wants to learn more about mental health and addictions topics



June 19, 2008

Notes on Art: A unique concert celebrating the perfect marriage of music and painting

Notes on Art: A unique concert celebrating the perfect marriage of music and painting



June 17, 2008

Transforming Lives Here: Grand Opening of the first buildings of CAMH’s bold redevelopment and 10th Anniversary celebration

On June 26, 2008, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) marks its 10th anniversary with the Grand Opening of the first phase of the redevelopment of its historic Queen Street site-- an award-winning project which will transform a stigmati



June 17, 2008

Open Letter to Canada's Minister of Health on the Insite Safe Injection Site Judicial Ruling

CAMH Statement on the judicial ruling regarding the Insite Supervised Injection Site (June 2008)



June 11, 2008

Save $1 Billion and 800 Lives: CAMH’s "Avoidable Costs of Alcohol Abuse in Canada 2002" Study released

Released today by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), the Avoidable Cost of Alcohol Abuse in Canada 2002 report estimates that implementing six reviewed interventions would result in cost savings of about $1 billion per year



June 03, 2008

CAMH scientist receives CIHR grant to study workplace mental health

CAMH scientist receives CIHR grant to study workplace mental health



May 28, 2008

Need a source? New restrictions on the display and promotion of tobacco products

On May 31, 2008 regulations will come into effect in Ontario restricting how cigarettes and other tobacco products can be displayed, handled and promoted in retail stores.



May 15, 2008

Community Information Forum on Addiction: The Future of Harm Reduction

CAMH is presenting the Pamela Fralick Community Information Forum, featuring U.S. public health researcher and drug policy specialist Prof. Ernest Drucker and a panel of drug use and policy experts from Toronto and Peel.



May 13, 2008

Dr. Bruce Pollock named Vice President of Research

A researcher and clinician, Dr. Pollock is internationally recognized for his work in geriatric psychopharmacology



May 13, 2008

Nursing Week 2008 – CAMH Expert Available for Comment

With an increasingly diverse population in Ontario, there’s never been a better time to look at Nursing Week through the lens of culture and equity as a factor in healthcare.



May 05, 2008

Mental Health: Make it Your Business (Mental Health Week, May 5-11)

Expert Sources Available from CAMH for Mental Health Week, May 5-11



May 01, 2008

The “Choking Game”, Psychological Distress and Bullying: Ontario teens continue to exhibit troubling behaviour

Approximately seven percent of Ontario students in grades 7 to 12 report participating in the “choking game”, which involves self-asphyxiation or having been choked by someone else on purpose.



April 29, 2008

Divestment and Governance: CAMH and Oak Ridge

CAMH has been approached by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care about the possibility of taking over the governance and management of the Oak Ridge facility at the Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene.



April 24, 2008

New Gene Discovered for New form of Intellectual Disability

Dr. John Vincent, scientist at CAMH, the team identified a mutation that causes the production of a shortened protein missing the C2, or calcium-binding, domain.



April 22, 2008

CAMH Foundation Announces Inaugural Recipients of the New 2008 CAMH Transforming Lives Awards

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Foundation presents the inaugural CAMH Transforming Lives Awards on Thursday, May 8



April 15, 2008

Marijuana use on the rise among Ontario adults, CAMH reports:

Despite positive substance use trends, tobacco and alcohol still have high costs to society



March 27, 2008

Government Invests $80 million in Mental Health and Addiction Services and Introduces a Comprehensive Mental Health and Addiction Strategy

Government Invests $80 million in Mental Health and Addiction Services and Introduces a Comprehensive Mental Health and Addiction Strategy



March 11, 2008

Epigenetic Changes Discovered in Major Psychosis: New clues for uncovering the mysteries of mental illness

Dr. Arturas Petronis, senior scientist in the Krembil Family Epigenetic Laboratory at CAMH studied 12,000 locations on the genome using an epigenomic profiling technology developed at CAMH.



March 11, 2008

International experts meet in Toronto to find strategies for addictions and mental health access

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is hosting an international forum entitled Accelerating the Agenda for Action: Strengthening Efforts to Integrate Addiction and Mental Health in Primary Car



March 05, 2008

CAMH applauds the move to protect children from second-hand smoke

CAMH applauds the provincial government's decision to introduce legislation banning smoking in private vehicles carrying children



March 03, 2008

Canadian to Lead American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry

CAMH's Vice President of Research, Bruce G. Pollock, becomes the president of the 2,000-member American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP).



February 27, 2008

CAMH Reacts to Federal Budget Research Announcement

CAMH welcomes the federal government’s commitment of $110 million for research in mental health and homelessness



February 22, 2008

Media Advisory: Joint George Brown College-CAMH Conference to explore links between youth violence and mental health

Ninth Annual Mental Health Conference to address issues related to youth violence and mental health



February 05, 2008

Sexual harassment and school safety: How safe do students feel?

Sexual harassment and school safety: How safe do students feel?



February 04, 2008

Provincial strategy cannot defeat poverty without addressing mental health and addictions

CAMH urges the government of Ontario to consider all determinants of health when addressing poverty



January 23, 2008

Research shows promising results for smokers to "go weedless"

Interim Results Show Success Of NRT Combined With Counselling



January 22, 2008

Weedless Wednesday: Health Promotion Minister to announce support to help smokers quit

Weedless Wednesday: Health Promotion Minister to announce support to help smokers quit



December 18, 2007

Expert Sources for Holiday Stories

Holiday and stress issues, safe parties, alcohol effect/impact, National Safe Driving Week, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)



December 14, 2007

Women’s Substance Use Requires A Special Approach

Introducing a multidisciplinary resource for health-care providers, researchers and community agencies



November 28, 2007

Pedophilia may be the result of faulty brain wiring

CAMH scientists used MRIs to compare a group of pedophiles with a group of non-sexual criminals and found that pedophiles had significantly less of a substance called “white matter” which is responsible for wiring parts of the brain together.



November 26, 2007

Research review: your family doctor may be the key to quitting smoking

CAMH research released in the November issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) highlights the surprisingly significant role that the health practitioner can play in helping people quit smoking.



November 20, 2007

2007 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS)

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, CAMH's Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS) is Canada’s longest running school survey of adolescents, describing drug use and changes since 1977



November 14, 2007

Media Advisory - 2007 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey

Drug and Alcohol Use Stabilizes, but Prescription Pain Relievers Emerge as a Concern



October 29, 2007

Raising awareness the focus of Post Partum Mood Disorders Forum in Peel Region

Amy Sky experienced postpartum depression and now uses her artistic talents to raise awareness of postpartum depression to ensure that woman experiencing similar symptoms come forward instead of hiding their pain



October 29, 2007

Alcohol and Cancer – Recent Research and Prevention Opportunities

Alcohol and Cancer – Recent Research and Prevention Opportunities



October 22, 2007

Are some men predisposed to pedophilia?

Lower average height of pedophiles reinforces theory of a biological cause



October 10, 2007

Historic wall reveals stories of Ontario's first psychiatric hospital

CAMH presents Voices from the Wall, a striking exhibit of images by photographer Tom Lackey on display at the Lennox Gallery, 12 Ossington Avenue, from Thursday October 25 through 28, 12 noon - 5 p.m.



October 09, 2007

International Expert on the Impact of Culture on Mental Health joins CAMH

October 10 is World Mental Health Day



October 04, 2007

Canada’s Anti-Drug Strategy Gets Mixed Reviews

Canada’s new anti-drug strategy gets mixed reviews from researchers and clinicians at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Canada’s largest mental health and addictions facility.



October 01, 2007

Mental Illness Awareness Week 2007

This year, Mental Illness Awareness Week (September 30 - October 7) takes place the week before the Ontario Provincial Election.



September 26, 2007

Alcohol and cancer: is drinking the new smoking?

New CAMH research has clarified the link between alcohol consumption and the risk of head and neck cancers, showing that people who stop drinking can significantly reduce their cancer risk.



September 21, 2007

New prevention program to address smoking in ethnic francophone communities

CAMH launches new smoking cessation resource for ethnic francophone communities



September 17, 2007

New genetic research into nicotine addiction shows promise for personalized treatment

Whether a smoking-cessation drug will enable you to quit smoking may depend on your genes, according to new genotyping research from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health



September 10, 2007

Three New Faces Join Transforming Lives Campaign

Former Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander is one of three new participants in CAMH's Transforming Lives Awareness Campaign



September 10, 2007

Government Improves Access To Substance Abuse Services

Ontario government announces increased funding for substance abuse services by $8.3 million this year. This increase is intended to bolster existing services and help implement new programs throughout the province



September 10, 2007

Antidepressant shows early promise in treating agitation and psychotic symptoms of dementia

CAMH researchers have found surprising evidence that an antidepressant (citalopram) may perform as well as a commonly-prescribed antipsychotic (risperidone) in the alleviation of severe agitation and psychotic symptoms of dementia



September 06, 2007

Suicide: A life and death problem with no easy solution

Monday, September 10th is Suicide Prevention Day



September 06, 2007

Former Lieutenant Governor James Bartleman Joins CAMH Board

CAMH proudly announces former Lieutenant Governor James Bartleman will join CAMH's Board of Trustees



August 31, 2007

CAMH Doctor Named to new Mental Health Commission

Dr. David Goldbloom has been appointed a Vice-Chair of the new Mental Health Commission of Canada



August 27, 2007

Don't let addiction and mental health return to the shadows says provincial mental health and addiction partnership

CAMH provincial partnership urge Ontario politicians to make mental health and addiction issues a priority



August 24, 2007

Media Advisory: 13th annual Don River Run for Recovery, Sunday August 26

Recognizing the role fitness plays in mental health and well-being, proceeds from the Don River Run go towards CAMH’s Fitness in Treatment Research Advisory Panel, which works to create more access to recreational activities for clients.



August 21, 2007

Where do most Canadians with alcohol and drug problems live? Not where you think

New study titled, "Geographical Variation in the Prevalence of Problematic Substance Use in Canada" authored by three researchers from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) explores regional differences in addiction rates



August 20, 2007

Running group strides to overcome mental illness

The 13th annual Don River Run for Recovery to improve physical fitness among all addiction and mental health clients at CAMH



August 13, 2007

Explaining Major Depression in Young Adults

Blue Sky Project, is the first to focus specifically on uncovering the initial causes of the very first episode of depression



July 30, 2007

M-DOT: Reaching out to the community – one person at a time

CAMH participates in a new program to reach out to homeless people in Toronto



July 30, 2007

CAMH Welcomes Tax Break on Smoking Cessation Aids

The Ministry of Health Promotion announces the elimination of PST on all tobacco cessation products.



July 26, 2007

CAMH Welcomes Ontario’s $2 Million Investment in Methadone Treatment

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care invests $1 Million in CAMH to improve treatment for people with opioid addiction



June 25, 2007

New training program TEACH’es strategies to help people quit smoking

CAMH opens new TEACH learning centre for continuing education in smoking cessation



June 12, 2007

Social Phobia and Seniors: What Lies Ahead for One of the Fastest Growing Groups in Canada

Dr. John Cairney used data from Statistics Canada’s 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey: Mental Health and Well-being to examine the prevalence and nature of social phobia in seniors and was published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry



May 29, 2007

Hyperthermia and Ecstasy: New Case Study Offers Possible Clue to Ecstasy-caused Deaths

New case study by Dr. Stephen Kish has been published by in the Journal of Forensic Sciences and discovers possible cause of ecstasy-related deaths



May 28, 2007

A novel idea to fight stigma in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities

CAMH's Office of International Health releases photonovellas to help address addiction and mental health issues in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities



May 16, 2007

Celebrating this long weekend? Know what you're in for and reduce your alcohol-related risks!

Ten tips to help reduce your alcohol-related risks when celebrating this summer



May 08, 2007

CAMH Celebrates National Nursing Week: May 7–13

At CAMH, nurses are vital to providing client-centred care and a very important part of the recovery process for our clients struggling with complex mental illness and addictions.



May 04, 2007

National Mental Health Week

National Mental Health Week



April 05, 2007

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the Ontario Pharmacists’ Association announce new phase of the STOP Study – offering 5,000 Ontarians free medication to quit smoking

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the Ontario Pharmacists’ Association announce new phase of the STOP Study – offering 5,000 Ontarians free medication to quit smoking



March 26, 2007

CECA welcomes new federal anti-drug strategy, but urges greater attention to alcohol and prescription drug abuse

CECA welcomes new federal anti-drug strategy, but urges greater attention to alcohol and prescription drug abuse



March 22, 2007

Organizations laud budget commitments to support the most vulnerable in Ontario

Organizations laud budget commitments to support the most vulnerable in Ontario



March 20, 2007

CAMH expands successful smoking-cessation study to help more Ontarians quit

CAMH expands successful smoking-cessation study to help more Ontarians quit



March 20, 2007

Key Organizations laud Government Announcement of a Canadian Mental Health Commission

Key Organizations laud Government Announcement of a Canadian Mental Health Commission



March 02, 2007

New Study Demonstrates Nicotine’s Role in Smoking Behaviour

New Study Demonstrates Nicotine’s Role in Smoking Behaviour



January 24, 2007

STOP Study helps Ontario smokers “go weedless" - Nicotine replacement therapy dramatically improves quit rate

STOP Study helps Ontario smokers “go weedless" - Nicotine replacement therapy dramatically improves quit rate



January 23, 2007

New Dopamine Brain Target Discovered: Potential Breakthrough for Schizophrenia Treatment

New Dopamine Brain Target Discovered: Potential Breakthrough for Schizophrenia Treatment



January 23, 2007

The results are in: Dramatic increases in quit rates for Ontarians with the help of CAMH’s STOP Study

The results are in: Dramatic increases in quit rates for Ontarians with the help of CAMH’s STOP Study



January 19, 2007

CAMH opens one-of-a-kind forensic unit for women in Ontario

CAMH opens one-of-a-kind forensic unit for women in Ontario



January 16, 2007

CAMH Study Sheds Light on Motherhood, Marriage and Mental Illness

CAMH Study Sheds Light on Motherhood, Marriage and Mental Illness



January 16, 2007

CAMH to open one-of-a-kind forensic unit for women in Ontario

CAMH to open one-of-a-kind forensic unit for women in Ontario



December 22, 2006

Holiday Stress? Learn ways to cope this season

Holiday Stress? Learn ways to cope this season



December 21, 2006

Advice for butting out in the new year

Advice for butting out in the new year - prepare to quit smoking today.



December 14, 2006

CAMH Signs Exclusive Technology License Agreement with Epigenomics AG

CAMH Signs Exclusive Technology License Agreement with Epigenomics AG



November 14, 2006

Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse Costs Ontario $34 Billion

Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse Costs Ontario $34 Billion



November 06, 2006

New Depression Model Advances Disease Frontiers

NewCAMH research released: New Depression Model Advances Disease Frontiers



October 27, 2006

Light Therapy Holds Promise for Treating Symptoms of Adult ADHD

Light Therapy Holds Promise for Treating Symptoms of Adult ADHD



October 25, 2006

Workman Arts presents the 14th Annual Rendezvous With Madness Film Festival

Workman Arts presents the 14th Annual Rendezvous With Madness Film Festival



October 25, 2006

New online resource helps keep Franco-Ontarians healthy

New online resource helps keep Franco-Ontarians healthy



October 04, 2006

Transforming Lives 2006: More prominent Canadians fight stigma of mental illness and addiction

Transforming Lives 2006: More prominent Canadians fight stigma of mental illness and addiction



October 02, 2006

Truly Groundbreaking: CAMH replacing an institution with an urban village

Truly Groundbreaking: CAMH replacing an institution with an urban village



September 25, 2006

Alcoholics Anonymous membership may decrease alcohol-related homicides

Alcoholics Anonymous membership may decrease alcohol-related homicides



September 15, 2006

Local community and health organizations partner to help make healthy choices about alcohol

Local community and health organizations partner to help make healthy choices about alcohol



September 14, 2006

Proof Positive: New Study Shows that Political Ideology Impacts Public Health

Proof Positive: New Study Shows that Political Ideology Impacts Public Health



September 08, 2006

Suicide Prevention Day: New Study Links Suicide Mortality Rates to Alcohol-related Factors

Suicide Prevention Day: New Study Links Suicide Mortality Rates to Alcohol-related Factors



September 07, 2006

CAMH President advocates harm reduction in Toronto Star editorial September 7, 2006

CAMH President advocates harm reduction in Toronto Star editorial September 2006



August 25, 2006

12th Annual Don River Run for Recovery

12th Annual Don River Run for Recovery



August 11, 2006

What Are Kids Drinking?

CAMH Population Studies eBulletin: What Are Kids Drinking?



July 25, 2006

Two of CAMH’s Own Appointed to the Order of Canada

Two of CAMH’s Own Appointed to the Order of Canada



July 04, 2006

New Study Identifies Vulnerability to Depression Relapse

New Study Identifies Vulnerability to Depression Relapse



June 27, 2006

Need a Source? Safe Schools Policy and Practice: An Agenda for Action

Need a Source? Safe Schools Policy and Practice: An Agenda for Action



June 13, 2006

Mental health and addictions specialists meet in Kingston

Mental health and addictions specialists meet in Kingston



May 31, 2006

Toronto Teaching Hospitals Release Pandemic Influenza Planning Guidelines

Toronto Teaching Hospitals Release Pandemic Influenza Planning Guidelines



May 31, 2006

Smoking ban now in effect across Ontario

May 31st marks World No Tobacco Day and is also the day that Ontario will begin to enforce a smoking ban that will make almost all indoor public spaces smoke free.



May 12, 2006

CAMH Congratulates Health Minister Smitherman

CAMH President and CEO Paul Garfinkel Congratulates Health Minister Smitherman for going public with his own story of substance use



May 10, 2006

Mental Health and Addiction Report Lauded by Advocates

CAMH and partners reaction to the release of the Kirby report



May 02, 2006

One-in-Ten Ontario Students Reports Poor Mental Health

One-in-Ten Ontario Students Reports Poor Mental Health



April 27, 2006

More Forensic Mental Health Services Greeted Warmly by Advocates

More Forensic Mental Health Services Greeted Warmly by Advocates



April 26, 2006

New Study Reveals Substance Abuse Costs Ontarians $14 Billion

New Study Reveals Substance Abuse Costs Ontarians $14 Billion



March 23, 2006

Increase in ODSP allowances

Three of Ontario’s leading mental health and addiction organizations are pleased that today’s provincial budget continues to commit funding to improve the lives of individuals living with mental illness and addiction in Ontario.



March 22, 2006

Top Geriatric Psychiatrist Returns to Canada to Redefine Geriatric Mental Health

Top Geriatric Psychiatrist Returns to Canada to Redefine Geriatric Mental Health



February 03, 2006

Youth at Risk Forum: What to do when you don’t know what to do - Ottawa March 8, 2006

Media Release for Youth at Risk Forum in Ottawa March 8, 2006



January 20, 2006

New Funding Brings Improved Resources

New Funding Brings Improved Resources in French



January 18, 2006

Weedless Wednesday 2006

Weedless Wednesday -- a day set aside during National Non-Smoking Week, that agencies and organizations like CAMH encourage people not to smoke for one day. Why not try and make this day your first step towards a smoke-free life.



January 18, 2006

Ontario’s youth are definitely picking up the message, not the habit

Ontario’s youth are definitely picking up the message, not the habit. National Non-Smoking Week runs from January 15-21 and is a time to raise awareness about the dangers and negative health effects of smoking.



January 16, 2006

National Non-Smoking Week

2006 National Non-Smoking Week Begins Today!



January 13, 2006

14,000 Ontarians to Receive Free Medication to Quit Smoking

14,000 Ontarians to Receive Free Medication to Quit Smoking - News release January 2006



December 20, 2005

Having a party?

Having a party? The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has 10 tips so that you won't be left with more than just a mess the next morning!



December 15, 2005

CAMH Commends Passage of Toronto Drug Strategy

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is extremely pleased with Toronto City Council’s bold decision yesterday to pass the Toronto Drug Strategy in full.



November 25, 2005

Organizations laud Kirby Committee's proposed new Canadian Mental Health Commission

A new Canadian body empowered to throw a national spotlight onto the marginalized issues of mental health and addictions has won the praise of three of Ontario's leading mental health and addiction organizations.



November 23, 2005

Cigarette Smoking and Drug Use Among Ontario Youth Continue To Decline, But Risky Behaviours Remain: OSDUS 2005

Cigarette Smoking and Drug Use Among Ontario Youth Continue To Decline, But Risky Behaviours Remain: OSDUS 2005 Press Release



November 22, 2005

Media Advisory 2005 Ontario Student Drug Use Survey

CAMH’s Ontario Student Drug Use Survey is the longest running school survey of adolescents in Canada. In the spring of 2005, 7,726 students in grades 7 to 12 participated in the survey administered by the Institute for Social Research, York Universit



November 15, 2005

Family Forum North Bay: Mental Illness and Co-occurring Alcohol and/or Drug Problems Nov. 22/05

Family Forum North Bay: Mental Illness and Co-occurring Alcohol and/or Drug Problems Nov. 22, 2005



November 14, 2005

Family Forum London: Mental illness and Co-occurring Alcohol and/or Drug Problems Nov. 15/05

Family Forum London: Mental illness and Co-occurring Alcohol and/or Drug Problems Nov. 15/05



November 04, 2005

Family Forum: Mental illness and co-occurring alcohol and/or drug problems

Family Forum: Mental illness and co-occurring alcohol and/or drug problems



October 28, 2005

Rendezvous with Madness 2005

Rendezvous with Madness 2005



October 14, 2005

City of Toronto releases comprehensive drug strategy

City of Toronto releases comprehensive drug strategy



October 03, 2005

Need a Source? Mental Illness Awareness Week 2005

Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is an annual national public education campaign designed by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. CAMH supports the efforts



September 19, 2005

CAMH is going smoke-free!

CAMH is going smoke-free!



September 15, 2005

Heavy Drinking, Levels of Stress High Among Students – Canadian Campus Survey 2004

Heavy Drinking, Levels of Stress High Among Students



September 09, 2005

CAMH to Begin its Transformation of Care for People with Mental Health and Addiction Problems - News Release September 9, 2005

CAMH to Begin its Transformation of Care for People with Mental Health and Addiction Problems



September 08, 2005

Media Advisory: Public Infrastructure Renewal Minister to make announcement September 9/05

Media Advisory: Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal David Caplan To Make Special Announcement regarding health care for people with mental illness and addictions September 9/05



August 23, 2005

Ironman competitor organizes event to help others: Don River Run August 28, 2005

Ironman competitor organizes event to help others: Don River Run August 28, 2005



July 18, 2005

Need a source? CAMH and OPHA Support Minister's decision

CAMH and OPHA support the Minister’s decision to reject a full restructuring of Ontario’s beverage alcohol distribution system



July 14, 2005

People with mental illness and addiction will benefit from investment into services

Community treatment funding annoucement: People with mental illness and addiction will benefit from investment into services



June 16, 2005

Ron Ellis teams up with CAMH to take on stigma of mental illness

Ron Ellis teams up with CAMH to take on stigma of mental illness



May 30, 2005

CAMH in the News: Toronto Star runs Courage to Come Back opinion-editorial and reports on Hargrove's million dollar pledge - May 2005

CAMH in the News: Toronto Star runs Courage to Come Back opinion-editorial and reports on Hargrove's million dollar pledge - May 2005



May 26, 2005

Creativity in an artist with Alzheimer's disease: A case study

Creativity in an artist with Alzheimer's disease: A case study



May 26, 2005

Antipsychotic drugs improve psychosis in patients within 24 hours of treatment: Study

Antipsychotic drugs improve psychosis in patients within 24 hours of treatment: New discovery dispels previous assumptions



May 11, 2005

2005 Provincial budget announcement: Organizations applaud government for taking next step to improve lives of people with mental illness and addiction

2005 Provincial budget announcement: Organizations applaud government for taking next step to improve lives of people with mental illness and addiction



April 29, 2005

CAMH Launches ‘Transforming Lives’ Awareness Campaign to Challenge Stigma: Ontarians share gripping personal stories in support of CAMH’s work

CAMH Launches ‘Transforming Lives’ Awareness Campaign to Challenge Stigma: Ontarians share gripping personal stories in support of CAMH’s work



April 28, 2005

Child Pornography Offenders Research Study

Child Pornography Offenders and Risk Factors for Future Offences



April 20, 2005

Wishes and Worries: A Story to Help Children Understand a Parent Who Drinks Too Much Alcohol Press Release

Wishes and Worries: A Story to Help Children Understand a Parent Who Drinks Too Much Alcohol Press Release



March 09, 2005

Centre for Prevention Science officially opens doors

Centre for Prevention Science officially opens doors: Centre pioneers new approaches to preventing many societal youth problems such as bullying, relationship violence, and substance abuse



December 27, 2004

Toronto Star Opinion Editorial: Ending stigma of mental illness

Toronto Star Opinion Editorial: Ending stigma of mental illness



December 15, 2004

Need a source? Ontario Government introduces new smoking legislation

Need a source? Ontario Government introduces new smoking legistlation: CAMH spokesperson available for comment



November 24, 2004

Drug Use in Ontario

CAMH Monitor November 2004: Study results finds that drug use rates in Ontario similar to national average



November 23, 2004

Need a source?

Need a source? Kirby Committee releases three reports relating to mental health, mental illness and addiction - CAMH Spokesperson Available for Comment



November 08, 2004

Drug awareness week 2004

Drug awareness week 2004: Need a source? The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has the following people available for interviews



October 08, 2004

Mental health and addiction sector responds to Ontario’s transformation agenda

Mental health and addiction sector responds to Ontario’s transformation agenda



October 04, 2004

A child's fascination with fire begins at an early age

A child's fascination with fire begins at an early age: Tips for parents on dealing with fire curious kids



September 28, 2004

Editorial in response to the TV show The Apprentice

Editorial in response to the TV show The Apprentice



August 26, 2004

2004 Don River Run

CAMH 10th Annual Don River Run for Recovery, Health and Wellness



August 09, 2004

Need a source? Antidepressants and pregnancy

Health canada warning of potential adverse effects of SSRIs and other antidepressants on newborns: CAMH spokesperson available



July 22, 2004

Being Scene opens at the Jean Simpson Studio

On June 30th, the fifth installment of the Being Scene Art Exhibition was revealed and the Jean Simpson Studio was officially launched.



July 16, 2004

Ecstasy users are unknowingly being exposed to other, potentially more harmful drugs: study

People who request only ecstasy (MDMA) from their suppliers are often receiving tablets that contain two or more other drugs



June 30, 2004

Lieutenant Governor to open Jean Simpson Studio

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario to Officially Open the Jean Simpson Studio and the 5th Annual Being Scene Art Exhibition



June 22, 2004

CSC Recommendation for publications

CSC Recommendation is given to two recent CAMH publications.



June 03, 2004

Being Scene art exhibition

The fifth installment of the annual Being Scene art exhibition kicks off at the Queen Street site on June 30th, 2004



May 20, 2004

Bars and clubs a problem in your neighbourhood?

There is a resource available online developed by CAMH that can help your community prevent or diminish alcohol-related problems in bar areas.



May 18, 2004

Liberal spring budget announcement

Ontario spring budget announcement: Liberals make wise investment in community mental health (and addiction) services



May 17, 2004

Provincial spring budget announcement tomorrow

Provincial budget must make mental health care a priority, according to three of the leading organizations in the Ontario’s mental health and addiction field



May 13, 2004

Helping police respond to persons with mental illness

Not just another call: Police response to people with mental illnesses in Ontario



May 06, 2004

Culinary arts training program announced

Culinary arts training program announced for clients of addiction and mental health system



May 03, 2004

Mental health of youth in Ontario: Survey finds one-in-ten students report multiple mental health issues

Mental health of youth in Ontario: Survey finds one-in-ten students report multiple mental health issues



April 20, 2004

Road rage more common among heavier drinkers

Road rage more common among heavier drinkers



April 07, 2004

One in ten Ontario students have carried a weapon

One in ten Ontario students have carried a weapon



March 24, 2004

Schizophrenia society honours Dr. Paul Garfinkel

Schizophrenia Society of Canada honours Dr. Paul Garfinkel at tribute luncheon celebration



March 01, 2004

Forum on seniors and gambling

Seniors and problem gambling: forum links depression, substance abuse and gambling



January 29, 2004

Researchers to pilot telephone counselling to address barriers to treatment of gambling problems

The Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre and CAMH today announced a pilot project to develop and test a state-of-the-art treatment program for problem gambling that can be delivered by telephone to anyone in Ontario.



January 21, 2004

Ten tips to quit smoking

Ten tips to quit smoking



January 15, 2004

Toronto Drug Treatment Court Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary

The Toronto Drug Treatment Court (TDTC), the TDTC Community Advisory Committee, CAMH and Justice Canada join together in celebrating the 5th year Anniversary of this innovative Canadian Program that has he



December 08, 2003

Free Toolkit now available to help pregnant mothers quit the habit

If you have wondered if quitting smoking abruptly might cause stress to a developing baby or if choosing a milder cigarette for the duration of your pregnancy is a safe option, CAMH has the answer to these



November 19, 2003

How to keep your teen off drugs

Dr. David A. Wolfe is a leading child psychologist and he knows that open communication with your teen is the most effective way to ensure that your teen makes healthy choices when it comes to drugs and alcohol.



November 18, 2003

Ecstasy Use Down, Cigarettes and LSD Continue to Decline, but Heavy Drinking Remains a Problem

OSDUS 2003: Drug Use Among Ontario Students 1977-2003



November 17, 2003

Heavy Drinking Still a Problem

The results of the 2003 Ontario Student Drug Use Survey (OSDUS), the longest ongoing study of adolescent drug use in Canada, will be released on Tuesday November 18th at a press conference being held by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAM



July 14, 2003

Design for historic asylum wall on display

Winning design ideas for historic asylum wall on display at Toronto City Hall



June 18, 2003

Is it Safe for My Baby?

Risks and recommendations for the use of medication, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding



June 13, 2003

CAMH launches SARS website

CAMH Launches On-Line Support For People Dealing with the Stress of SARS



June 03, 2003

Press release: Cannabis use and driving

The first Canadian description of changes in the prevalence of using cannabis and driving within an adult population



May 29, 2003

Drug Treatment Courts Receive Additional Funding

Toronto Drug Treatment Courts Receive Additional Funding



May 27, 2003

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Supports Renewal of Canada's Drug Strategy

CAMH supports legislation converting cannabis possession to a civil violation under the federal Contraventions Act



January 01, 2003

Link Between Serotonin and Suicide Found with New Brain Imaging Methods

Not all people with clinical depression have low serotonin levels according to a study published in the January issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry



October 01, 2002

Drinking and Partner Violence – what’s the connection?

New research in Canada has linked physical aggression between intimate partners to drinking pattern, age and marital status.



September 11, 2002

Mental health and addiction issues a concern for seniors in Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand and Brant

The impact of aging on mental health and addiction services is a major concern for Ontarians, and several trends, if not addressed, could have serious repercussions for the well-being of seniors.