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, and mental health among Ontarians. About 2,200 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. 

The CAMH Monitor Epidemiological Trend Report

The 2007 CAMH Monitor eReport (PDF, 1.8 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 2,005 adults (53% of eligible respondents), conducted between January and December 2007. The report also describes trends in alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use, based on 22 surveys conducted between 1977 and 2007.

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 2008 CAMH Monitor Technical Guide (PDF, 516 Kb) is available to download.

The 2007 CAMH Monitor Technical Guide (PDF, 584 Kb) is available to download.

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

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

The 2004 CAMH Monitor Technical Guide (PDF, 483 Kb) is available to download. 

 

 

 

 

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