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Chance the Rapper Pledges $1 Million to Chicago Mental Health Services [VIDEO]

Six different mental wellness providers will receive $100,000 in grant monies from the Chi-Town hip-hop star as part of the pledge.

Number of Older Adults with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias to Double by 2060

As the U.S. population grows, minority groups will see the highest rise in dementias.

State of Mind

Is there an inherent connection between mass shootings and mental health?

Taraji P. Henson Launches Foundation to Address Mental Illness Among African Americans

The “Empire” star’s organization honors her late father who struggled with mental health issues.

Why Women Bear the Burden of Alzheimer’s

Pregnancy, estrogen and age at first menstruation are some factors that factor into woman’s risk for developing this progressive disease.

Trump Administration Further Undermines Obamacare With These Massive Cuts

We will never end the HIV and hepatitis epidemics by preventing people with preexisting conditions from accessing care.

Global Opioid Production Has Hit Record Highs, U.N. World Drug Report Warns

The 2018 annual survey also shows prescription drug abuse is expanding and opioid-related deaths are on the rise.

Young People’s Anxiety Disorders Tend to Persist Despite Treatment

More durable treatments and a better mental health wellness model are needed to help youth with common psychiatric illnesses.

Janet Jackson Recalls Moments of Happiness During the Years She Battled Depression

Today, the pop icon says her young son is the main source of her joy.

“Chemo Brain” Is a Growing Problem for Cancer Survivors

As more people survive after cancer treatment, mental fog has become a growing concern.

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National HIV Testing Day 2018

“Doing It My Way” highlights the many different reasons to get tested for HIV.

Numerous Medications Are Linked to Depression and Suicidal Symptoms

This finding came from a larger report indicating that U.S. residents are increasingly taking drugs linked to such symptoms.

“Queen Sugar” Star Kofi Siriboe Releases Film About Black Mental Health [VIDEO]

The actor works to spark honest conversations about anxiety and depression in the Black community.

Lawsuit Seeks to End Obamacare Protections for Preexisting Health Conditions

Legal experts claim the attack is “absurd.” But the Trump administration supports it.

Suicide Is Rising in Every State but One, Reports the CDC [VIDEO]

Nearly 45,000 Americans died by suicide in 2016, making it a top 10 cause of death in the country.

The Brutal Realities of Denver’s Opioid Crisis

The city’s Harm Reduction Action Center is collaborating with local journalists for a four-part in-depth series about addiction in Colorado.