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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The Lifesaving Power of Gratitude (Or, Why You Should Write That Thank You Note)

For most of us, it is far more helpful to focus on the things in life for which we can express gratitude than those that incline us toward resentment and lamentation.
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7 Ways To Help the LGBTQ+ Community After Colorado Springs Nightclub Shooting

Your guide on how to help the LGBTQ+ community after the tragic nightclub shooting in Colorado Springs
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Giving Tuesday Quote Graphic: "I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver." — Maya Angelou

39 Best Giving Tuesday Quotes

We’ve collected the best Giving Tuesday quotes to inspire generosity and motivate giving this year.
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Good News: How One Veteran Is Using Art To Save Lives

Coming home from war, Richard Casper struggled with depression and suicidal ideation, but he found the healing power of art and music.
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9 Ways to Celebrate World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day — which takes place every year on November 13 — is a great opportunity to deepen our relationship with kindness and connect with one another in new and exciting ways. 
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Shower Buses, Seals, & Notable Women - Good News This Week: October 22nd 2022

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Hope Quote Graphic: What I am trying to cultivate is not blind optimism… but radical hope. — Junot Diaz

48 Best Hope Quotes To Encourage & Inspire You

All of the best quotes about hope... to help you feel more hopeful... and maybe fill the world with a bit more hopefulness too.
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A New Mental Health Hotline for Farmers & Ranchers

Wyoming is one of five states piloting a resource for agricultural producers.
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National Park Quote Graphic: One of the great things about national parks is they belong to everybody. — Barack Obama

84 Best National Park Quotes For Your Next Adventure

We’ve curated the best quotes about national parks from conservationists, adventurers, presidents, park rangers, and even Leslie Knope. We hope that as you explore these quotes, you feel energized to explore another national park!
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5 Things To Know For OCD Awareness Week

We’ve often seen OCD portrayed or referenced in entertainment — but unfortunately these limited depictions actually stigmatize those who have OCD. Fortunately, we each have the ability to better understand what OCD is (and isn’t) and learn how to be better allies.
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Ultimate Calendar of Mental Health Awareness Days

Your simple guide to the dozens of national and international mental health awareness days, weeks, and months.
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This Voluntary Gun Law Is Preventing Suicides

Utah, Virginia and Washington allow people to ban themselves from impulsively buying a gun. Many more states could follow their lead.
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