Mental Health Good News

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

A vending machine dispenses Narcan nasal spray, a medication that reverses opioid overdose, and other items

Instead of snacks and soda, these vending machines dispense free pregnancy tests and Narcan

A survey found that 4 in 5 vending machine users had trouble paying for basic needs.

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Good News This Week: September 20, 2025 - Forest, Bees, & Green Roofs

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Protect your peace: How to avoid disturbing content on social media

"Liberating your attention from harmful content is not withdrawal. It is reclaiming your most powerful creative force."

A person in black leggings and purple sneakers runs in a forest, their legs blurred in speed

New study finds exercising outdoors is 'superior' to the gym or city: 'Our brain loves nature'

New research from the University of Copenhagen provides insights that can be used to improve public health.

A young woman with black hair takes a selfie on her smartphone in a grassy area in a city

Can smartphones actually enable teens to get outside? How tech is empowering youth to 'touch grass'

Technology should be seen to have a role in supporting outdoor experiences.

A flat-lay of a book secured by two silver rings. Inside is a monochrome purple collage of words and images relfecting dementia

To shine a light on dementia, this woman wrote a book in disappearing ink: 'Each copy fades in a different way'

The book was created alongside Maggie Watson, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia in 2021.

An elderly man and woman sit on a picnic blanket on the beach, next to a picnic basket and guitar

Living near the ocean might actually help you live longer, new study finds

We’ll take a hefty dose of ocean breeze, please.

Two photos side-by-side. On the left, Hank Green poses against a blue background. On the right is a screenshot of the "Focus Friend" app, where an illustrated bean holds a phone in a brightly decorated room

Hank Green launches new ADHD-friendly app where a bean that lives in your phone will only knit if you focus

The new app has already skyrocketed in popularity in the App Store.

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In the event a disaster strikes your community, here's how you can protect your health

Your guide to the biggest health consequences of extreme weather — from mosquito-and tick-borne illnesses to mental health issues — and how to best prepare for them.

Books about Hope: “The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times” by Douglas Abrams and Jane Goodall, “Ladder to the Light: An Indigenous Elder’s Meditations on Hope and Courage” by Steven Charleston, and “Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities” by Rebecca Solnit

23 Must-Read Books About Hope That Inspire Change & Action

Hope has fueled movements, allowed us to seek solutions, and inspires us to keep moving forward. We’ve rounded up the best books to help you feel hopeful.

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Good News This Week: August 9, 2025 - Books, Butterflies, & Water