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CAMH in the Media - July 2009The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) regularly provides expert information on addictions and mental health treatment, research, education and advocacy to the public through the media. Here are some recent samples of CAMH coverage. Click on the headlines below to read the full stories (external links):
Awarded for a mental healthcare facility where the operational need for supervision does not overwhelm the imperative to provide a civilizing and humane setting ….
Snazzy cigarette packaging has consumers thinking the product is less lethal Roberta Ferrence, the Executive Director of the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit, housed within CAMH's Social, Prevention and Health Policy Research department, says, "It's misleading advertising, there are no healthier cigarettes."
Diabetic seniors taking antipsychotics face risks Dr. Gary Remington, an expert in antipsychotics and schizophrenia at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, said the study "adds an important piece to the puzzle."
Stigma of mental illness remains a serious problem Stigma of mental illness still a serious problem, writes Dr. Katy Kamkar, Work, Stress and Health Program, CAMH
Doctor makes difference in work return According to study author Dr. Carolyn Dewa of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, when family physicians work collaboratively with specialists, the result seems to benefit both the employee and the employer…
Is pedophilia a product of nature or nurture? Is pedophilia hereditary? The truth is scientists don't know yet, said James Cantor, a psychologist with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
CAMH unveils art exhibit- Artist adapts style to fit materials That's the crux of what lies behind Tested Mettle, Swinburne's new public commission located at The Paul Christie Community Centre at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), 1001 Queen St. W.
Workplace depression: your co-worker needs your help Colleagues often don’t notice when a person is struggling with mental illness: Sufferers usually put on a brave front. “I don't think it's because they don't want to say anything. I think they just don't know what to say and they're afraid of making it worse,” says Carolyn Dewa, head of the Work and Well-being Research and Evaluation Program at CAMH…
Canadian hospital pioneers new therapy for mentally ill A Canadian psychiatric hospital will be the first in the world to use a combination of genetic testing and brain imaging to help determine the best course of treatment for patients with schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses…
Breakthrough could improve prescriptions Researchers with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto said Tuesday they are "months away" from being able to personalize medical treatments for mentally ill patients by using genetics and brain imaging tests… Other mentions: Ottawa Citizen;Canada.com; The Province; Calgary Herald;Canadian Business; Times Colonist (Victoria); Dose.ca; All Voices Online; E! Online; Science Daily; Global News Online; Edmonton Journal; The Leader Post (Regina); Montreal Gazette
New mental health research at CAMH Discussion with "Sylvain Houle, Director of the PET Centre at CAMH" Other mentions: CFTR-AM, 680 News
HMV and CAMH working together to inspire change through education HMV and CAMH launch new partnership - The focus of the partnership is to increase public awareness and education about addiction and mental health issues specifically as they relate to younger Canadians...
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Last updated: Feb 23, 2011 11:53 AM Published: Jul 01, 2011 2:53 AM ID#P55679 |