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Athena Huckaby is a public health professional in Las Cruces, New Mexico, dedicated to helping those experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and addiction. She advocates for harm reduction ...

Across 21 countries, proportion of 12-month person-disorders receiving effective treatment was 6.9 percent. (HealthDay News) — A small number of individuals with mental and substance use disorders ...

Accessing specialized medical care can be challenging, with numerous hurdles for nursing home patients and their care teams to overcome. Specialists are ...

The ‘Riverdale’ alum’s son was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder in 2012 Mädchen Amick is sharing an update on her son Sly ...

The administration's suggestion that psychotropic drugs pose a 'threat' to children has raised fears that a new presidential ...

The Duke Global Health Institute on Wednesday hosted "From Marlboro to Meta: Combatting the Health Impacts of Market-Driven ...

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In a world where conversations about mental health and personal growth are slowly becoming more inclusive, Kareem Hammond, a talented author, stands out with his book, “The Minds of Men.” This ...