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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 2d

#WorldMentalHealthDay is a reminder to all that our #mentalhealth matters just as much as our physical health. If you need help, know that there is support available.

#MentalHealthIsHealth #MIAW2025

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 3d

Through the CAMH Discovery Fund, we’re supporting several major studies to look into #mentalillness across life stages and develop new personalized treatments for the people who need them most.

MORE: https://ow.ly/bLZn50X9ezu

#MIAW2025

Five major CAMH cohort studies will advance research and care

Thanks to the Discovery Fund, many large-scale and transformative projects are underway

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 4d

If left untreated, #mentalillness & #addiction can have a detrimental impact on people’s lives.

CAMH is committed to eliminating the stigma associated with mental illness because #MentalHealthIsHealth. #MIAW2025

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 4d

Our Virtual Urgent Care Clinic is open to people in #Toronto aged 16+ for convenient, confidential, same-day virtual #mentalhealth support using a computer, smartphone or tablet.
No waiting rooms. No commuting.
⬇️🔗
https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/virtual-urgent-care #MIAW2025

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 5d

The last several years have been challenging; for many, this period has taken a toll on their mental health. Anyone - young or old - can struggle with #mentalillness.

Check in with yourself and seek support if you need it because #MentalHealthIsHealth.
#MIAW2025

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 6d

New study from University of Ottawa suggests symptoms of depression & anxiety are occurring at higher rates in Indigenous & racialized individuals. Shkaabe Makwa Senior Director Rennie Linklater weighed in & provided additional context.

Read more: https://ow.ly/l2ys50X7cV7

Canada’s mental health crisis hits these communities ‘disproportionately’ hard. New research points to a key factor

A University of Ottawa survey shows significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety linked to racial discrimination, while youth across all backgrounds face rising mental-health challenges.

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 7d

In collaboration with youth, we’ve developed a variety of resources to help you start the #mentalhealth conversation with young people.
MORE: https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/international-self-care-day
#MIAW25 #RightNotPrivilege #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 7d

This week marks Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing timely resources, groundbreaking research and innovative tools we’ve developed to make this care more accessible.
#MentalHealthIsHealth

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 11d

Today on #NationalSeniorsDay, we're highlighting the CAMH Memory Clinic, which provides support & solutions for people over the age of 50 experiencing cognitive challenges like memory lapses, changes in personality & more: https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-memory-clinic

CAMH Memory Clinic: A Holistic Approach to Cognitive Health

The CAMH Memory Clinic specializes in addressing significant new cognitive challenges. These may include memory lapses, such as forgetting names or appointments, losing items, language difficulties, or changes in personality and behaviour.

www.camh.ca

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 11d

This week is the last week to check out Workman Arts' Annual Being Scene Exhibit, which closes its doors on Sunday, October 5.

Learn how art intersects with mental health and creativity meets recovery:
https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/where-creativity-meets-recovery

Where Creativity Meets Recovery

This year's Being Scene curated exhibition, ‘Tending to What Remains’, is on display until October 4, 2025.

www.camh.ca

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 12d

Congrats to CAMH’s Dr. Peter Zhukovsky & Dr. Shreejoy Tripathy, recipients of Brain Canada Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research grant!

They join 22 researchers nationwide advancing bold ideas in brain health.

Learn more & see the full list here:https://ow.ly/WE2M50X4Ble

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 13d

It’s #TorontoClimateWeek!

CAMH scientist Dr. Sean Kidd joined us to discuss results from studies that reported 619 heat-related deaths during the 2021 Western Canada heat dome.

Learn more: https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/climate-change-and-mental-health-faq

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 13d

Adults with #IDD make up 1 in 5 long-stay #psychiatric inpatients in Ontario. New ICES Ontario & CAMH study calls for urgent improvements in care. Full story: https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/patients-with-intellectual-and-dd-substantially-over-represented-among-long-stay

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 18d

You may have heard concerns about a link between #acetaminophen (#Tylenol) use during pregnancy and #autism. However, current research does not show a direct connection.

Read our full statement:
www.camh.ca/en/camh-news...

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University Health Network @uhn.ca · 26d

Thousands of TeamUHN staff have gained skills in reducing workplace violence through a trauma-informed de-escalation and self-protection program.

Read about the UHN-@camhnews.bsky.social partnership and see what happens when leading organizations work together:

Facing threat of violence, health care workers in Toronto’s ERs learn to protect themselves

Front-line staff are taught strategies to manage high-stress situations at Canada’s largest research hospital network

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 27d

#Toronto is undergoing a crisis.

To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay, join CAMH & @UofT for an event that brings together experts to explore how the conditions in which Torontonians live—and the challenges they face—are impacting their #mentalhealth.

REGISTER:
www.eventbrite.com/e/mind-the-g...

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 28d

A team, led by Dr. Fang Liu at CAMH, is advancing the 1st potentially regenerative therapy for multiple sclerosis (#MS) that could repair nerve damage + restore lost function.

They are moving this groundbreaking research closer to clinical trials!

MORE:
www.camh.ca/en/camh-news...

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · Sep 12

Mindfulness doesn't necessarily mean having to meditate for hours.

On #WorldMindfulnessDay, CAMH occupational therapist Ilan Mester shares three easy ways to reduce stress, improve focus and become more present.

MORE:
www.camh.ca/en/camh-news...

Three simple daily habits to boost your mindfulness

On World Mindfulness Day, CAMH occupational therapist Ilan Mester shares three easy ways to reduce stress, improve focus and become more present.

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · Sep 11

Congrats to Dr. Benoit Mulsant, senior scientist with the CAMH Adult Neurodevelopment and Geriatric Psychiatry division, for being elected as a fellow to the Royal Society of Canada! 🎉

Thank you for your work to advance research in late-life mood disorders.

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · Sep 9

Join Dr. Holly Hunsberger (@HunsbergerLab), Assistant Professor at @ChicagoMedEdu, as she presents “Sex, Anxiolytics, & Psychosocial Stress: Vulnerabilities to Aging and #Alzheimer’s disease" as part of the Women's Health Seminar Series 2025-26!

REGISTER:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/womens-hea...

Women's Health Seminar Series 2025/26

The Women's Health Seminar Series showcases the latest multidisciplinary research on a broad range of women’s health research topics.

www.eventbrite.ca

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · Sep 8

#Truth & #reconciliation is our collective responsibility.

Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept 30, CAMH staff + patients gathered to raise the Every Child Matters flag in honour of the Survivors, families & communities impacted by residential schools.

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LaSciencedAbord @lasciencedabord.bsky.social · Sep 5

Le Canada fait face à une crise de drogues toxiques, pas seulement des opioïdes.

Les drogues de rue mettent des vies en danger.
Qu’est-ce qui se passe et que peut-on faire? 👇

scienceupfirst.com/sante-publiq...

En savoir plus : crismontario.camhx.ca

En collab avec @camhnews.bsky.social

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · Sep 5

This week, we welcomed the federal Minister of Health, Marjorie Michel! She heard from responders working on 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, tried out our VR suicide prevention training & toured our Emergency Department.

Thanks for visiting, Minister Michel!

MORE:
www.camh.ca/en/camh-news...

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · Aug 27

The North Star Initiative is charting the path to make #Canada the global destination for brain & mental health #research. By uniting world-class scientists and visionary donors, CAMH is accelerating breakthroughs to transform care.

Learn more!
www.camh.ca/northstar

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · Aug 26

August 26 is #WomensEqualityDay.

#womenmind™ is creating equal opportunities for CAMH women scientists with initiatives like the Leadership Fund, offering leadership training, development & career support.

Learn more:
www.camh.ca/en/get-invol...

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