Mental Health Good News

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

A man paints on a small easel on the streets of a city

This is what happened when artists received $1K a month, no strings attached

In New York, 2,400 creatives recently participated in the largest basic income program for artists in U.S. history.

A man, Jake Rosmarin, smiles in a selfie taken in a biocontainment quarantine unit in Omaha, Nebraska

Hantavirus cruise passenger moved to tears by stranger's act of kindness during his 42-day quarantine

Jake Rosmarin has been vlogging his experience in the Nebraska biocontainment unit since he arrived from the cruise ship.

A white pit bull wears a wooden sign that says "free hugs" around his neck

Viral therapy dog gives children a hug every day when they get to school: 'He is life to these kids'

Cole and his human are changing lives for elementary schoolers across the country.

A group of 26 elderly women smiling with their arms out in front of a brick apartment complex in North London

They turned an old convent into an all-women apartment complex: 'It's about taking control of our lives'

New Ground Cohousing is a model for aging women everywhere.

A photo collage of a plant's leaves up close, a scuba diver underwater, a young girl smiles in front of the camera with her upright pinky, the front half of a public bus, and an aerial photo of coral reefs

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A man plays the electric guitar on stage in a close-up picture that only includes his midsection and hands.

He rose to fame in a groundbreaking metal band — now he’s building a new kind of therapy program

His new all-in-one healthcare program combines individual therapy, group therapy, and medication management.

Mental Health Awareness Month Depicted As An Illustration of a Person's Mind

29 Ways To Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate, honor, and de-stigmatize the stories of mental health in your life and community.

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School gardens lead to more positive attitudes about the environment, study finds

Many researchers have cataloged the benefits of school gardens, and they go far beyond just seeing how food grows.

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A brunette woman relaxes on a bed while smiling.

10 science-backed ways to feel more 'at home' in your own house

From avoiding high-contrast colors to redesigning your space to better fit your social life, these are 10 expert-backed tips on feeling more comfortable at home.

A girl looks up towards the sky with her eyes closed

Practicing mindfulness leads to more than just relaxation. Here's how to get started

When people are mindful, they direct their attention toward their moment-to-moment bodily sensations, emotions, and thoughts.

Four young girls in Girl Scout Brownie vests laugh as they rest their elbows on a table.

New Girl Scouts data: 85% of girls say they admire people for what they can do — not how they look

A new study from the Girl Scouts of the USA surveyed girls between the ages of 5 and 13.