Friends of CAMH,

As supporters of CAMH, you’re already ahead of the curve. You’ve had the courage and conviction to support mental health in the face of continued stigma and many other competing demands.

But did you know there are 25,000 of you out there? That’s how many donors contributed to our $108 million Transforming Lives Campaign - what an incredible show of support!

We celebrated – and thanked our tireless Campaign co-chairs Jamie Anderson, Michael McCain and Tom Milroy – with GameChangers, an evening of sharing that offered an interactive look at some of the ways CAMH is helping to understand the brain and harness its amazing potential.

Every one of you is a game changer, and for that we offer a huge thank you!

- Your e-news team

Making recovery a family affair

Hundreds of individuals and families are benefiting from important investments made in CAMH’s Addictions Program. Donors Pat and Kim Ward were recently recognized for their generous support with the naming of the fourth and final building in the first phase of CAMH's remarkable redevelopment.

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Scientist makes quitting smoking ­­personal

Dr. Rachel Tyndale has found that when it comes to quitting smoking, our genes play an important role. Her latest discovery is now at the centre of a large-scale international clinical trial to help people quit more effectively.  

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CAMH boosts brain imaging

This fall marks the beginning of a new era for the Research Imaging Centre at CAMH. With twice the space and much-needed new equipment, our scientists are ramping up their efforts to better understand, treat and prevent mental illness and addictions.

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Friends of CAMH,

Suicide prevention measures at the TTC. A call for national standards for workplace mental health. A comprehensive provincial strategy that begins with a focus on children and youth.

There is no question that mental health is on the minds of many. And now there is a strong new advocacy voice at work: 10 community partners, including CAMH, have joined forces to create the Ontario Mental Health and Addictions Alliance. (OK, it’s more than 10 brains at work…)

The Alliance has set out a clear list of actions required to overcome specific challenges in mental health care – and it needs your help to keep these issues top-of-mind going into the provincial election this fall.

Check out the Alliance’s “asks” and share your support at www.vote4mha.ca. Have a spectacular summer and stay informed!

-Your e-news team

Looking beyond borders to discover causes of intellectual disability

Thanks to your commitment to children's mental health, CAMH continues to make important genetic discoveries for families at home and away. Read more >>

CAMH "LEEDs" the way for sustainability

CAMH's new "urban village on Queen Street is setting the standard for environmental leadership. All three new buildings - set to open in 2012 - are designed to reduce reliance on unsustainable natural resources.
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