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Mental Health

Hospitals that implement 'zero suicide model' see drastic decrease in attempts and deaths

The model was first developed in 2001 and has been implemented in 25 countries around the world since.

Jane Goodall stands in a forest, touching leaves on a tree, covered in dappled light

Environment

April 3 is officially declared 'Jane Goodall Day,' a new holiday promoting climate action

The Jane Goodall Institute has announced how it plans to honor the late conservationist on her birthday this year.

Kerwin Pittman, a black man in a suit with a blue collared shirt underneath, stands in front of the barbed-wire fence of a correctional facility, smiling

Housing

Former inmate buys prison to create housing and job training for other ex-convicts: 'From prison to purpose'

Kerwin Pittman is making history by turning an abandoned North Carolina correctional facility into a transitional housing development for other formerly incarcerated community members.

Human Rights

We can prevent elections from being stolen. Here's how, according to a human rights expert

By learning from other countries, the United States can prepare for safe and fair elections.

Paralympic snowboarder Mike Schultz weaves between fences on the course

Sports

A Paralympic snowboarder made his own prosthetic leg. Now, 25 of his competitors will wear his designs in Italy

Mike Schultz first made his own prosthetic leg in 2010. Now, his company BioDapt provides equipment to other elite para athletes.

In a still from The Studio, Catherine O'Hara holds the sides of Seth Rogen's face as she tells him off.

Arts & Culture

Seth Rogen accepts posthumous award for Catherine O'Hara: 'She really showed that you can be a genius and be kind'

Seth Rogen paid tribute to his friend and co-star in a moving speech at SAG’s Actor Awards.

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Health

TED's Audacious Project raises millions from donors to boost safe abortion and prevent 22.6M unintended pregnancies

This is the first time TED’s Audacious Project has invested in an organization specifically focused on abortion access and care.

A new mom holds her newborn baby in a hospital gown

Health

Experts think naloxone is saving new moms, as maternal overdose rates plummet in Colorado

The number of maternal overdose deaths in Colorado dropped 60% from 2022 to 2023.

In the left image, Ms. Rachel holds hands over her mouth in shcok as she watches footage of young children in Congo talking about war. On the right, she holds a toddler in her arms in a classroom setting.

People Doing Good

Ms. Rachel once again uses her platform to defend children during wartime

Ms. Rachel has been unceasing in her protection of children, beyond borders and beyond conflict.

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Calendars

March: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of March’s awareness days, national months, and more...