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CAMH Connexions 8/10/2013
 

upcoming events:

Oct. 6 - 12, Mental Illness Awareness Week 2013,
CAMH celebrates MIAW with unique events daily.


Oct. 30, Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Forum,
Free forum offered by CAMH for individuals with BPD & their families


Nov. 4, Brain health in late life,
Innovations in seniors' mental health presented by CAMH and MaRS.


Nov. 12 & 13, Health & Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities,
Two-day conference for health-care providers and students.


Ask Dr. Goldbloom: Depression

In this new video and again in a LIVE Webchat on October 23, 2013, Dr. David Goldbloom, CAMH Senior Medical Advisor, talks about the symptoms and treatments associated with depression.

Ontario youth get cigarettes and alcohol from family and friends

A survey conducted by CAMH shows that the majority of underage students in Grades 7-12 in Ontario who smoke or drink get their cigarettes and alcohol from a friend or family member.

Online community forum launched for problem gambling

The Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario (PGIO) at CAMH has developed a new self-help online Community Forum for individuals whose lives have been negatively affected by problem gambling.

so much good left to do

This is the story of Catherine Fraser, a former CAMH client who wanted to tell her story of recovery to bring hope to others.

Understanding happiness in schizophrenia

A CAMH study investigated happiness in schizophrenia clients who had recently experienced their first psychotic episode. The findings of this study may surprise you...

Tackling disruptive behaviour in kids

Dr. Brendan Andrade is tackling disruptive behaviours in kids with disorders like ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder, hoping to develop new strategies that will prevent many from experiencing the major problems that often develop later in their life.

Is marijuana dangerous? Should it be legalized?

Marijuana’s effect on the body and brain, and issues surrounding the debate over legalization are some of the questions answered in this blog by CAMH’s Dr. Bernard LeFoll.

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