Mental Health Good News

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

Quote Graphic: Pick up the battle and make it a better world. Just where you are. — Maya Angelou

168 Short Inspirational Quotes To Motivate You

Today, we’re sharing our curated collection of short quotes to fill you with hope and positivity...

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Glenn Close Speaks About Mental Health Advocacy from TED Stage

It was nearly 15 years ago that Close began her foray into advocacy when she created a public service announcement with her sister, Jessie, who lives with bipolar disorder.

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Woman at Heart of 'City Of Joy' Documentary Turns Pain Into Power

Through her organization, City of Joy, Christine Schuler Deschryver has helped survivors of sexual violence in Congo rebuild a sense of community.

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests Over $200 Million in Youth Mental Health

The Biden-Harris administration has announced $206 million in grants that will go toward building and expanding youth mental health services.

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Good News This Week: October 7, 2023 - Vaccines, Havens, & Gen Z

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

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New Gallup Poll Finds That Gen Z is a Generation of Optimists

A new nationwide poll revealed that although Gen Z individuals trend higher for poor mental health, they are overwhelmingly optimistic about their future and believe that their goals are achievable.

Quote Graphic: Everybody has losses — it’s unavoidable in life. Sharing our pain is very healing. — Isabel Allende

47 Best Healing Quotes — To Help in Hard Times

Dive into this collection of healing quotes. May they serve as a balm for your soul, reminding you of your innate power to heal, grow, and transform...

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14 Problems in the World — And Their Potential Solutions

A roundup of some of the major challenges of our time — and reasons to be hopeful.

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Good News This Week: September 16, 2023 - Dogs, Puffins, & Renewable Energy