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CAMH to study whether ‘magic mushrooms’ can treat depression without psychedelic effectCAMH says it has been awarded Canada's first federal grant to study the effects of a psychedelic chemical component in "magic mushrooms" on treatment-resistant depression.HealthJul 27
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SWPH orders closure of St. Thomas group home over ‘significant health hazards’The health violations identified at Walnut Manor include extensive mold, sanitation issues, bedbugs, and a severe rodent infestation, officials said.HealthJul 7, 2021
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Toronto woman found NCR in fatal PATH stabbing still ‘real risk’ to reoffend, psychiatrist saysThe Ontario Review Board is set to make its decision on a detention order for Rohinie Bisesar in the coming days. The fatal stabbing happened in December 2015.CrimeMay 19, 2021
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Mental health report: Vast majority of Ontarians experiencing negative emotions amid pandemicKing says while the data is discouraging, difficult emotions may be an appropriate response to Ontarian's current circumstances.CanadaMay 3, 2021
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Have Canadian cannabis users increased their usage during the pandemic?According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 52 per cent of existing cannabis users reported an increase in their consumption during the first wave of the pandemic.CanadaMar 13, 2021
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Canadian cannabis users report increased use over pandemic, worrying expertsAmong those who said they increased use, the average frequency was four days in the previous week. The survey did not capture how much more that was than pre-pandemic habits.CannabisJan 13, 2021
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Death shocks U of T student body, prompts calls for change to mental health programmingOn Nov. 2, 2020 first year student Keshav Mayya died by suicide at an off-campus location.EducationDec 1, 2020
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CAMH adds 3 coronavirus cases to its COVID-19 outbreakThe Centre for Addiction and Mental Health says three more patients have tested positive for COVID-19.HealthOct 20, 2020
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3 Toronto hospitals report COVID-19 outbreaksThree Toronto hospitals are reporting outbreaks of COVID-19, meaning at least two people have contracted COVID-19 within a 14-day period where both could have been caught in hospital.HealthOct 19, 2020
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Calls for mental health supports grow in Toronto as coronavirus pandemic continuesCalls for mental health referrals have been on the rise during the pandemic, especially in recent months, leading to concerns for how demand will grow during a cold and isolating winter on the way.HealthOct 13, 2020
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