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If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help and can call 1-833-456-4566 or visit www.camh.ca/gethelp for additional resources. If you feel safe in the moment, follow up with your family physician or care team. If you require immediate, in-person emergency care, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.

01/20/2026

While isn’t real, the worsening mental health crisis is.

In recent years, evidence of deteriorating mental health has led to calls for coordinated action at the federal, provincial and local levels.

Thrive Toronto has released its first report card on mental wellness, psychological health and the factors that promote mental health in . This report highlights which populations in the city are flourishing, and which are facing greater challenges.
CAMH is proud to contribute to this report as part of Thrive Toronto’s coalition of mental health organizations.

Read the full report here:
https://thriveto.ca/mental-health-report-card/

01/20/2026

It’s inspiring to see corporate donors and workplace leaders champion mental health within their teams. Prioritizing open conversations, mentorship, and well-being helps build stronger, more supportive workplace cultures. If your organization is interested in making a positive impact on mental health, we’d be glad to connect and continue the conversation.

Today is Blue Monday, often marketed as “the most depressing day of the year.”While largely a marketing term, it points ...
01/19/2026

Today is Blue Monday, often marketed as “the most depressing day of the year.”

While largely a marketing term, it points to a real challenge: winter can affect mood and energy, including for those with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

The good news is there are evidence-based ways to feel better during the darker months.

CAMH is committed to mental health every day of the year. If you or someone you know is finding this time of year challenging, you are not alone—support is available.

Explore the CAMH Mental Health Toolkit for more tips to fight SAD at https://ow.ly/F5xR50XWGw5

Tag a friend who may need support and share these tips with your community!

You may have heard of Blue Monday — the so-called “most depressing day of the year.” But that’s a marketing gimmick, not...
01/15/2026

You may have heard of Blue Monday — the so-called “most depressing day of the year.” But that’s a marketing gimmick, not science.

What is real for many people are the emotional and physical effects of the shorter, darker winter months.

For some folks, these seasonal shifts can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — a form of depression that typically occurs in fall and winter when daylight is reduced, and that can affect energy, mood, sleep and daily functioning.

SAD is more than just “feeling a bit down.” It’s a pattern many people experience year after year, and it deserves real attention and care.

Explore the CAMH Mental Health Toolkit for evidence-based resources to cope with SAD at https://ow.ly/HCv050XWGsz

New year. Fresh goals. Meaningful change. January is an opportunity to set intentions for your health and well-being — D...
01/02/2026

New year. Fresh goals. Meaningful change.

January is an opportunity to set intentions for your health and well-being — Dry February is a one meaningful way to turn intentions into action.

Challenge yourself to go alcohol-free for the shortest month of the year. Reset your body. Check in with your mental health. Prove to yourself that small changes can lead to big impact.

By taking part in Dry Feb you’re doing more than just a personal reset — you’re helping break stigma and supporting people living with mental illness and addiction so they can get the care they need, when they need it.

Start the year by challenging yourself and standing with others.

Sign up today at https://ow.ly/xgrZ50XNupe



Last Chance: There is still time for you to make a meaningful impact before the year ends. Until midnight, your gift to ...
12/31/2025

Last Chance: There is still time for you to make a meaningful impact before the year ends. Until midnight, your gift to CAMH will be tripled to help more people get the mental health care they need.

CAMH leads the way in mental health care, research and education. Your donation to CAMH will help create a future where Canadians can get the help they need, when they need it.

Every donation is tripled, turning your gift into three times the impact.

Donate before midnight at https://ow.ly/7imX50XFPS4

Gifts of Light is a unique, patient-centered program that provides patients with essential items and meaningful experien...
12/29/2025

Gifts of Light is a unique, patient-centered program that provides patients with essential items and meaningful experiences that restore dignity, fuel passion and find purpose.

We are incredibly grateful to the dedicated Gifts of Light Volunteer Committee for their passion, generosity, and tireless fundraising efforts in support of this 100% donor-funded program at CAMH.

This holiday season, the committee has been generously fundraising in support of the Gifts of Light Special Projects Fund, helping to expand and enhance program offerings and bring innovative ideas to life.

Thank you Donna Slaight for your inspiring leadership and the entire Gifts of Light Volunteer
Committee for their generosity and belief in a program that truly improves care for the people CAMH serves.

Help support this impactful work by making a gift today at https://ow.ly/LcHE50XNT0z

“For as long as I can remember, I have been a caregiver. As the first-born daughter in an immigrant family, it never fel...
12/24/2025

“For as long as I can remember, I have been a caregiver. As the first-born daughter in an immigrant family, it never felt like a choice. You just step in because you have to.

My sister Joyce was born severely premature and has lived with lifelong cognitive and motor challenges. In my community, mental illness is often something you pray away rather than seek treatment for. I have seen how silence and stigma weigh heavily on families like mine. I believe representation matters, because when people see others from our culture embracing care, it shows that you can honour your traditions while still getting help. That is why I am sharing our story.

When Joyce’s symptoms got worse, it reached a breaking point. One night, she was found wandering downtown Toronto and was brought to CAMH.

Those weeks at CAMH changed everything. The staff did not give up until they found the right treatment. For the first time, my mom saw that medical care could be the answer to her prayers. After that, she became Joyce’s biggest advocate. I will never forget that shift.

When my mom passed in 2020, I became Joyce’s primary caregiver while raising three young daughters of my own. The weight was crushing. But I learned something important: to care for others, I have to care for myself too. Exercise, creativity and speaking openly about my journey help me carry it all.

Part of that creativity comes through my online platform, where I embody Mama Africa—a character I created to honour my mom. Through humour and storytelling, I talk about the unspoken challenges in immigrant households while celebrating our family traditions. It’s a space where I show others that culture and care can exist side by side.

Today, Joyce is thriving. She has a daily routine, a community hub program and the right supports in place. Through my online platform, I advocate for mental health while celebrating and embracing my culture, showing others they can do the same. I rise for my sister, for my daughters and for families in every community who deserve to know that recovery is possible.”

- Jessica Muamba

Read more of Jessica's story at https://ow.ly/fpl050XGUE9

Every day, people arrive at CAMH in moments of crisis, unsure of what comes next. With your support, we can welcome them...
12/22/2025

Every day, people arrive at CAMH in moments of crisis, unsure of what comes next. With your support, we can welcome them with warmth, dignity and compassionate care.

Gifts of Light is a 100% donor funded program that provides simple comforts like pajamas, warm socks and slippers that can bring hope when it is needed most.

Right now, your gift can go even further. Until December 31, every donation to CAMH will be tripled to help more people get the support they need, when they need it most.

Give today and help bring comfort and hope to someone taking their first brave step toward healing. Triple your impact at https://ow.ly/sWEW50XFPKH

12/21/2025

Today is the winter solstice. On the shortest day of the year, we’re thinking about the light. Because even now—even in the dark—hope rises.

Watch this sunrise. Feel that shift. The sun is coming back. And so is something powerful.

The CAMH Sunrise Challenge kicks off starting in March 2026.

Get ready to get up. Show up. Rise up.



Sunrise Moment:

12/18/2025

A win for youth mental health! We’re thrilled to announce a meaningful gift from the John Tavares Foundation (JTF) to support youth mental health at CAMH. This investment advances our shared belief that every young person deserves timely, equitable mental health care.

This meaningful support aligns deeply with JTF’s mission to create lasting change for underserved children and families by improving access to essential health resources and community support. Their commitment reinforces a shared belief: every young person deserves timely, equitable mental health care.

“My wife Aryne and I are proud to support CAMH through the John Tavares Foundation by helping raise awareness and providing support for the incredible work they do. Together, we’re championing mental health and helping to make sure individuals and families can get the care they need, when they need it most.” - John Tavares

By supporting CAMH, JTF is helping ensure that mental health is recognized alongside physical health, nutrition, and community opportunity, empowering youth to thrive, pursue their passions, and reach their full potential. Mental health impacts everyone. With dedicated supporters like JTF, CAMH is building a future where no one experiencing mental illness is left behind.

Thank you to the John Tavares Foundation for your leadership and commitment to supporting the mental health of young people across Canada.


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This holiday season, give a gift that tells a story and makes an impact. Honour a loved one or celebrate life’s mileston...
12/18/2025

This holiday season, give a gift that tells a story and makes an impact.

Honour a loved one or celebrate life’s milestones with a tribute gift, a gesture of love, remembrance, and hope.

During this special time, Dignity Memorial is generously matching all tribute donations, doubling your impact.

Your gift doesn’t just celebrate someone special; it helps build a brighter future for those on their mental health journey.

Donate in honour today at https://ow.ly/NeZE50Xq3t5

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The next breakthrough in mental health will come from CAMH.

CAMH is one of the largest hospitals in North America for people with mental illness. We are an acknowledged world leader in brain science. Each year, we provide exceptional care for more than 34,000 patients and respond to 500,000 outpatient visits. We inspire change in the mental health field through the professionals we train, the knowledge we share, and in the modern facilities we are building: embedded in the community and open to the world.

We are inspired by the courage of our patients, the dedication of our staff and by the example of our volunteers and donors, who have thrust mental health onto society's agenda.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is more than a hospital. It's a catalyst for change.