CAMH Monitor

The CAMH Monitor, first conducted in 1977, is the longest ongoing addiction and mental health survey among adults in Canada. The survey is designed to serve as the primary vehicle for monitoring substance use and mental health problems among Ontario adults. The CAMH Monitor provides epidemiological trends in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, problem use, public opinion regarding drug issues and policies, mental health, and gambling among Ontarians. About 2,400 Ontario adults are interviewed each year, using random-digit-dialling. The survey consists of 12 independent monthly surveys (January - December), averaging about 200 completions each month. 

CAMH Monitor Epidemiological Trend Reports

The 2005 CAMH Monitor descriptive report (PDF, 4.4 Mb) is available to download. This report describes the extent of addiction and mental health indicators among Ontario adults aged 18 years and older. Estimates are based on telephone interviews with 2,445 adults (61% of eligible respondents), conducted between January and December 2005. The report also describes trends in alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use, based on 20 surveys conducted between 1977 and 2005.

CAMH Monitor Technical Guides

Technical Guides document four important aspects of the CAMH Monitor: (1) sampling design and strategy; (2) sample characteristics; (3) questionnaire and derived variables; and (4) data file description.

The 2005 CAMH Monitor Technical Guide (PDF, 614 Kb) is available to download.

The 2006 CAMH Monitor Technical Guide (PDF, 495 Kb) is available to download.

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