Mental Health Good News

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

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

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Suicide Prevention Week: 18 Ways To Take Action

With events, screenings, activities, and more, Suicide Prevention Week is a catalyst for us to learn more, seek help, offer support, and open our hearts and minds to vulnerable conversations.
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Guide: 16 Ideas for How To Help Homeless People

It’s important that we all play a role in helping people experiencing homelessness through community care, systemic action, and everyday kindness.
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Suicide Prevention Campaign Aims To Provide 4,000 Free Counseling Sessions

Since its start in 2006, mental health nonprofit TWLOHA has donated over $3.5 million directly into treatment and recovery so folks can access mental healthcare when they need it most.
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24 Must-Read Books About Mental Health

A round-up of 24 books about navigating mental health, whether you’re looking for support for yourself or your loved ones.
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39 Best 'Everything Will Be OK' Quotes on Hope

Whether you’re dealing with specific hardships or feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world, these quotes serve as a reminder of human resilience and the perpetual potential for positive change. 
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TikTok-Viral Tune ‘If I Were A Fish’ is Now a Picture Book

From the same TikTok creators of the viral video comes a picture book adaptation of the uplifting song reminding us that it’s always best to be yourself.
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How To Rewire Your Brain To Beat the Monday Blues

You can’t always change your schedule or obligations to make Mondays more appealing, but you may be able to “reprogram” your brain to think about the week differently.
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Peace Through Play: Ukrainian Children Find Joy in Moldova Playrooms

The United Nations recognizes the "right to play" as a universal right in its Convention on the Rights of the Child. An NGO in Moldova is working to ensure that refugee children from Ukraine are able to exercise that right.
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16 Must-See Mental Health Documentaries

These documentaries offer not only an honest look into the human experience but also an important message of hope and healing for those who may feel alone in their struggles.
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A New Comedy Series Advocates for Biodiversity By… Putting Animals in Therapy

The series is the second installment of the “Animals in Therapy” project, where you can see celebrities chat with endangered and misunderstood species in a therapy-style video chat setting.
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150+ positive character traits: From adventurous to zealous, discover what makes a person good

We’ve curated the most comprehensive list of positive character traits on the internet. From Adventurous to Zealous, this guide serves as a testament to the multifaceted dimensions of character that make us uniquely human.
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