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CAMH
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The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital. We believe that #MentalHealthIsHealth
Toronto, ON, Canada
Joined April 2009
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    On this day in 1990, homosexuality was officially de-classified as a mental illness. Today we celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia to raise awareness & stand against violence & discrimination faced by the LGBTIQ+ community #IDAHOBIT2021 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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    Today, we released the following statement on police interactions with people in mental health crisis. #MentalHealthIsHealth
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    We'd like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the anonymous donor who gave CAMH this breakthrough gift, which will help change the future of #mentalhealth in Canada. We're humbled by this phenomenal act of generosity, courage, trust, foresight and leadership. 💯😊👏🤩
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    ICYMI, the TL;DR version of the announcement: A generous, anonymous donor gifted CAMH with $100Million to set up the CAMH Discovery Fund. This is the largest donation made to #mentalhealth research in Canadian history.
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    One of the biggest obstacles in our #healthcare system is the perception that #mentalhealth isn’t as important as #physicalhealth. Today we launch one of the most important campaigns in #CAMH's history: #MentalHealthIsHealth. Join the movement:
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    🧵 Tomorrow, Toronto City Council will vote on whether to increase access to warming centres this winter. CAMH physicians and healthcare providers across the city have written a letter urging @JohnTory and all City Councillors to vote in favour of this move. Here’s why. (1/7)
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    Read our statement in response to today's announcement about supervised consumption sites in #Ontario. Our full statement can be found here: camh.ca/en/camh-news-a… #MentalHealthisHealth
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    The evolving #COVID19 situation may have a significant impact on people's stress & anxiety. We've put together evidence-based tips, tools & info to help you manage your #mentalhealth. Stay safe & strong! #MentalhealthIsHealth Here's what you need to know:
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    If you're skeptical about the need for awareness initiatives like #BellLetsTalk, consider this stat:
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    On #TransDayofRemembrance, we honour the lives lost to violence & transphobia, and recommit to building communities where everyone feels that they belong #TransRightsAreHumanRights.
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    Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day - a day when we all can raise awareness & funds for #mentalhealth. For every Tweet & RT w/ hashtag #BellLetsTalk, @Bell will donate $0.05 to MH initiatives in Canada. Now more than ever, every action counts, so please share & follow @Bell_LetsTalk
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    Today Dr. Catherine Zahn, President & CEO of CAMH, issued the following statement:
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    Fact: In any given year, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health or addiction problem. #BellLetsTalk
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    Good psychiatrists embrace the complexity of the biological, psychological and social determinants of #mentalhealth, writes CAMH Physician-in-Chief Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos: