CAMH Knowledge Exchange gives you quick access to the best available online information, tools and resources. As it evolves, KnowledgeX will also provide opportunities to collaborate and communicate with other addiction and mental health professionals. More about the site.
Featured news, tools and resources
Opioid Advice Series
Prescription opioid misuse has become a major public health issue. The Opioid Advice Series covers:
- the use of opioids for the treatment of pain
- ways to prevent, assess, and manage those who have become addicted
The Opioid Advice series was produced in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
What Disturbs Our Blood: A Multi-Generational Case History of a Toronto Medical Family
James FitzGerald, author of the award-winning memoir, What Disturbs Our Blood: A Son’s Quest to Redeem the Past, charts the careers of his grandfather and father -- both Canadian medical pioneers –and unearths long-buried family secrets. Exploring the fine line between high professional achievement and mental illness, he argues that the stigmatization of addiction and suicide can intensify when the patient happens to be a doctor. 
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Five Essential Strategies in Motivating Clients to Change
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based approach for a range of health behaviours and conditions, including addiction and mental health. Dr. Marilyn Herie shares her top five motivational strategies with an emphasis on practical tips and tools. Watch the video.
Prescription for Addiction is a compelling documentary that examines the growing problem of dependence and addiction to opioid pain medications. This 39-minute version includes insights from doctors and health professionals.
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Featured topic: Transition-aged youth
Transition-aged youth who have received services from the youth mental health and addiction system may need continued support from the adult system. But traditional services help youth and adults in separate systems of care, with no bridges between them. At a time when youth need help most, a lot of them lose services. This issue of CrossCurrents takes a look at the needs of transition-aged youth. Visit www.camhcrosscurrents.net to read more.
Events
CAMH Knowledge Exchange offers a calendar with brief event listings and Calls for abstracts for upcoming conferences on addiction and mental health issues. We also offer a conference section for those who do not have their own websites readily available (currently under revision).
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