Mental Health Good News

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, this national helpline is providing crisis counseling to those in need.

For educators, Summer is an opportunity to reflect and regroup, often including planning for supporting students in the next school year. It is becoming increasingly important that this support involves helping students navigate the impacts of the climate crisis.

One social media influencer went viral recently for sharing a different kind of menu — a “dopamine menu” or dopamenu.

Going outside more frequently has the potential to improve health outcomes along with your mental health and quality of life. But where you live impacts how easy and convenient it is to spend time in the great outdoors throughout the year.

The patients in the study also had reduced stress levels and needed less antibiotic care.

For most Americans, this was their first introduction to Gus, the neurodivergent son of Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz. This moment is an opportunity to learn how to better understand and support neurodiversity.

A new initiative by the National Academies has been initiated to assess the effects of active shooter drills on student health and well-being and to determine best practices in preparing schools to respond to threats of violence.

Michael Barbaro, host of ‘The Daily,’ has pivoted to a new venture: Helping listeners unwind before bed with a dose of good news.

In his newest book, Brad Montague aims to remove the shame from failure and teaches young and old the best way to celebrate their mistakes.

We’ve collected meaningful and hopeful quotes about suicide and suicide prevention — but also about experiencing pain, and heaviness, and the big questions of life.

With events, screenings, activities, and more, Suicide Prevention Month catalyzes us to learn more, seek help, offer support, and open our hearts and minds to vulnerable conversations.