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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Are Canadians Ready to Ditch GDP as a Key Prosperity Indicator?

Recent news reports indicate that the Canadian government is mulling over introducing a budget that would focus on new indicators of progress like happiness and well-being.
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Study: If Your Sexual Orientation is Accepted by Society You Will Be Happier and More Satisfied With Your Life

To ensure equality for all, researchers have been looking into how different factors contribute to the happiness and life satisfaction of people with minority sexual identities.
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13 Good News Stories to Leave You Feeling Good This Week

Good news stories from around the world — from ending student lunch debt in Seattle, to a neo-Nazi removing his swastika tattoos. There's so much good to celebrate.
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100% of This Chicago Coffee Shop’s Proceeds Go Toward Mental Health Outreach

Chicago-based coffee shop Sip of Hope is the first coffee shop in the world putting all of its proceeds toward proactive suicide prevention and mental health education. Jonny Boucher dreamed up the idea for the shop in November 2017.
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