Mental Health Good News

Stories about people and organizations making a difference for mental health — and fighting the stigma around mental health

8 Ideas For Honoring Veterans On Veterans Day

Veterans Day should not be the only day we celebrate veterans, rather, it should be a jumping-off point for us to continue to fight and advocate for these folks at home — 365 days of the year.

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New study: Viewing art in galleries 'immediately' reduces cortisol levels, boosts health

Researchers call it a “cultural workout for the body.”

A white iPhone with a giant "CANCELELD" circle through it. On the right, Eddy Burback, a white man with a mustache, stands with a cartoon landline in his hand. Text above says No Cell Phone

More and more people are opting for 'dumb phones' — or getting rid of them altogether

Youtuber Eddy Burback said that his life dramatically changed after he went without his iPhone for a month.

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Hopeful people live better lives, a 14-year study of 25,000 participants finds

It’s the first large-scale, longitudinal study on the power of hope.

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Students of color benefit from meditation in schools, so Atlanta is investing in mindfulness

While the program can’t replace mental health care, teachers say it’s helping.

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12 Socks That Give Back & Donate To Charity

We’ve curated the ultimate list of sock companies that are making it easier for us to elevate our sock game while supporting the causes we care most about...

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New study: Dungeons & Dragons provides real benefits to people with disabilities and the elderly

New research calls the game “serious leisure,” and shows real benefits to be reaped from playing.

A woman sits on a bench outdoors with a laptop in front of her, taking a video call for work

After 4-day workweek success, this company is letting employees work whenever and wherever they want

Lumen SEO is now offering even more flexibility, especially for childcare, weather, and menstrual health.

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New research finds why friendship — and helping one another — is vital to survival

Friendships aren’t just about keeping score. New psychology research looks at why we help our friends when they need it.

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LEGO donates MRI scanner toys to children in hospitals. New research finds they really reduce anxiety

New data shows that doctors were 46% less likely to need to sedate patients after they played with the toys.

21 Ways To Take Action & Celebrate World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day is a catalyst for us to learn more, seek help, offer support, and open our hearts and minds to vulnerable conversations.

A Black teen girl in a yellow sweater stands outside looking at her phone. She has white wired earbuds in her ears.

To combat the youth mental health crisis, this school district lets students text a therapist for free

While some schools move to ban smartphones, this district has made an exception.