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The risk is particularly high the first year after receiving an HIV diagnosis.

People with chronic conditions or who need expensive meds could be more vulnerable. Here’s why.

Experts say cannabis might help people battle several common mental disorders—and even substance abuse.

An estimated 51.2 million people in the U.S. had at least one mental disorder in the past year.

SAMSHA has launched a new series of Spanish-language web pages to engage Latinos in its mental health awareness initiative.

The percentage of prevention messages from media and school-based prevention messages both fell.

If your mental anguish is caused by more than just a bad day, consider seeking the help of a pro.

Optimism may help protect teens from depression, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics and reported by U.S. News and World...

People with bipolar disorder who abuse substances are no more likely to commit violent crimes than substance users who do not have bipolar dis...

The number of older Americans admitted for treatment of substance use disorders nearly doubled between 1992 and 2008, according to a new repor...

Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Rosie O’Donnell were honored for their depictions of mental illness and substance abuse

New rules requiring plans to offer mental health and substance abuse care that is roughly equivalent to other types of medical conditions.