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The March issue of The Walrus Magazine explores CAMH in The New Normal
2/1/2013

Family practice offers genetic testing with CAMH to predict which psychiatric meds work best
1/30/2013

The Thornhill Medical Centre, a clinic of family physicians, and CAMH are launching the first Canadian primary care centre to use personalized medicine.
Read more here.

Accenture investment in CAMH employment assistance program helps people recovering from mental illness return to work
1/24/2013

Accenture is partnering with CAMH’s Employment Works! to help people recovering from mental illness return to meaningful and productive work.

Read the full article here.

CAMH urges you to participate in National Non Smoking Week (Jan 20-26)
1/21/2013

CAMH is dedicated to helping people stop smoking, but we need your help. Please share these tips on how to quit smoking.

National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace Released
1/17/2013

The Mental Health Commission of Canada recently released a new set of guidelines around workplace mental health - a first in the world!

View the guidelines here

Thank you from the CAMH Gifts of Light team
1/2/2013

Mental Illness: What You See / What You Don't See
12/21/2012

Watch this mental health video from Neinstein & Associates and Put Up Your Dukes

Temerty Centre for Therapeutic Brain Intervention officially open
11/19/2012

Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute officially opens at CAMH
10/16/2012

Research to better understand mental illness got a boost with the official opening of the Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute. Read more

Majority of mental illnesses not treated, Ontario report finds
10/10/2012

A new report says the majority of people with mental illnesses or addictions in Ontario are not being treated for their conditions. Read more

Come on in!
6/21/2012

On June 21, CAMH celebrated its redevelopment grand opening in style. Read more

Toronto Star releases its CAMH special section
6/9/2012

The Toronto Star released its special section on CAMH. Click here to view the it online

Mental Health Matters
5/31/2012

Steve Paikin, host of TVO's The Agenda, reflects on his experiences while participating during Mental Health Matters week, a collaboration between TVO and CAMH. Read more

Toronto Life names CAMH one of its "Reasons to love Toronto"
5/15/2012

Lauded as having "broken down barriers both figurative and literal", CAMH is featured in the June issue of Toronto Life as one of 25 reasons to love Toronto. Read more

New Tanenbaum Centre for Pharmacogenetics to accelerate gene-based personalized medicine in psychiatry
5/7/2012

MLSE Chair Larry Tanenbaum, the government of Ontario and CAMH announce a $19 million collaboration to establish the Tanenbaum Centre for Pharmacogenetics at CAMH. Read more

Philanthropist and child advocate Margaret McCain pledges $10 million to improve child, youth mental health
4/25/2012

This investment will establish the Margaret and Wallace McCain Centre for Child, Youth and Family Mental Health at CAMH and act as a catalyst for system-wide improvements benefitting young people and their families. Read more

Bell Canada awarded 2012 Award for Outstanding Corporation
4/1/2012

Bell Canada received the 2012 Award for Outstanding Corporation from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International at AFP’s annual conference in Vancouver. Read more

CAMH supporters Jamie and Patsy Anderson awarded 2012 Award for Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers
4/1/2012

Longtime supporters Jamie and Patsy Anderson received the 2012 Award for Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International. Read more

CAMH's Dr. David Goldbloom named Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada
3/23/2012

Renowned psychiatrist David Goldbloom has been named the new chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Read more

CAMH included in list of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2012
2/22/2012

CAMH was named alongside leading companies like CIBC, Home Depot and Xerox as one of Canada’s best diversity employers for 2012. Read more

CAMH CEO named "Communicator of the Year" for 2011 by IABC Toronto
2/13/2012

CAMH President and CEO Dr. Catherine Zahn has been selected as "Communicator of the Year" for 2011 by the International Association of Business Communicators Toronto. Read more

CAMH on CTV news
2/9/2012

CTV News caught the spirit of change that’s in the air at CAMH with this terrific overview, part of Bell Let’s Talk Day on mental health. Take a look

Bell Let's Talk 2012: Join the conversation
2/3/2012

On February 8th, Bell will host the second annual Bell Let’s Talk Day. Join the conversation and help eliminate stigma while raising awareness and funds for mental health initiatives. Let's talk!

Nominate an inspiring individual for a Transforming Lives Award
1/2/2012

Each year, the CAMH Foundation honours extraordinary people who have overcome or are overcoming the challenges of living with mental illness and/or addiction and now serve as models of hope and inspiration to others. Read more

Just one of the reasons to feel optimistic about Toronto
12/26/2011

Christopher Hume writes about ten reasons to feel good about the city. CAMH's redevelopment is one of them. Read more

Countdown to 2011 tax year
12/19/2011

Year-end gifts – including gifts of securities – are a huge boost to the Foundation and the patients we serve. Remember to call in or donate online prior to Dec. 31 for processing in the 2011 tax year.
Click here
to make an online donation right now.

CAMH supporters Jamie and Patsy Anderson awarded Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers by AFP
11/30/2011

The Andersons' efforts and leadership have been recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), who have named the couple its Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers both in the Greater Toronto Area and around the world. Read more

Campbell family donates landmark $30 million to CAMH
11/28/2011

Largest private donation ever in Canada in support of breakthrough mental health and addictions research. Read more

CAMH opens the doors to its Research Imaging Centre
10/24/2011

Your support is propelling leading-edge brain research to unravel the mysteries of mood disorders, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s and more. Check out CTV’s coverage of our new Research Imaging Centre. Watch the video

Bell Event contributes $1.2 Million to CAMH
10/11/2011

Bell announced that the 2011 Bell Event in support of CAMH Foundation has contributed $1.2 Million to support new care and research initiatives at the Centre for Addiction Mental Health and the redevelopment of the hospital's Queen Street West site. Read more

Mental Health Awareness Week Oct. 2-8
10/3/2011

In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Week, CTV’s CanadaAM is shining the spotlight on suicide, focusing on the link to mental illness in sport, youth and the military. Beginning Monday Oct. 3, CanadaAM will profile a few of the many people impacted by suicide. Watch for tips on prevention, recognizing the signs and where to get help. Read more

CAMH in your neighbourhood
9/29/2011

Have you seen CAMH Foundation representatives in purple t-shirts in your neighbourhood? They're helping us find supporters! Read More

This election, demand leadership
9/24/2011

As part of The Ontario Mental Health and Addictions Alliance, CAMH is urging all political parties to have a plan of action for addictions and mental health. Learn about our asks and write the party leaders. Read More

CAMH welcomes McGuinty's commitment to the next phase of redevelopment
9/23/2011

Dr. Catherine Zahn, CEO of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), welcomed the commitment from Dalton McGuinty to fund the next phase of CAMH’s visionary Queen Street Redevelopment project. Read more

Detecting brain tumours early
6/8/2011

Researchers at CAMH's PET Centre have developed a brain imaging technique - using new radiotracers - that can help doctors find brain tumours earlier in their development. Read more

 

Bell $10 Million Donation to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Pushes Campaign Over the Top
5/11/2011

Today marks the beginning of a new era for mental health in Canada, as the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Foundation announced that it has not only reached but exceeded its campaign milestone of $100 million to transform care for people living with mental illness. Read More

The Stars Come Out for UnMasked After Party on Wednesday May 11
5/10/2011

Buck 65 joins indie rockers Metric, event emcee George Stroumboulopoulos and a long list of celebrity attendees from the world of music, art, business, television and film attending the UnMasked fundraiser, presented by RBC Capital Markets, and held in support of CAMH tomorrow, Wednesday, May 11. The UnMasked After Party, sponsored by Virgin Mobile, will be held at 99Sudbury in Toronto. Doors open at 8 p.m. Read more

Critically Acclaimed Indie Rockers Metric to Perform at CAMH’s UnMasked After Party on May 11
4/27/2011

The platinum-selling, award-winning band Metric is confirmed to perform a special acoustic set at CAMH's UnMasked After Party on May 11 at 99 Sudbury. Read more.

Seven million-dollar gifts propel final campaign push
4/26/2011

CAMH Foundation is extremely proud and excited to have the support of many new champions as we drive to close this phase of our historic $100 million Transforming Lives campaign. Read More.

New peptide sheds light on depression
4/26/2011

Neuroscientists at CAMH have developed a protein peptide that targets brain biochemistry at work in depression and may lead to new treatments with fewer side-effects. Read More.

Prominent Canadian Artist Spoofs Royal Wedding for CAMH
4/21/2011

Artist Charles Pachter - famed for his cheeky and iconic explorations of Canadian culture - has created an acrylic and inkjet tribute to Prince William and Kate Middleton as part of a dynamic fundraiser for Canada's largest hospital for mental illness and addictions. Read more.

CAMH scientists awarded more than $3 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
3/7/2011

Six teams of CAMH scientists were recently awarded grants for more than $3 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Read More

CAMH launches first Research Laboratory on wheels dedicated to mental health and addictions
3/2/2011

On February 22nd, CAMH launched Canada’s first mobile research laboratory to study mental health and addictions in communities across Ontario. Read More. Read More

CAMH scientist featured in Globe and Mail for groundbreaking discovery in Alzheimer’s research
2/17/2011

CAMH’s Dr. Aristotle Voineskos featured on the front page of Globe and Mail for his groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research. Read More

CAMH Foundation Celebrates Two Community Champions and AFP Award Winners
12/2/2010

On December 2nd, the Greater Toronto Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) recognized G. Raymond Chang, a visionary donor to CAMH and Susan Mullin, Vice President of Philanthropy for CAMH Foundation, as champions of the community and the spirit of giving. Read More

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