Mental Health Good News

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

Green Mental Health Quote Graphic: What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation. — Glenn Close

80 Best Mental Health Quotes To Uplift & Inspire You

The Good Good Good team has slowly collected our favorite mental health-related quotes for years — and we’re sharing the curated list all in one place for the first time.
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Gemma Styles: On ADHD, Community, and Activism

Gemma Styles joins us for a candid conversation about mental health, activism, social media, and how we can all make a difference by embracing our truest selves.
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7 Mental Health Activists You Should Know

These mental health advocates are fighting for inclusive policies, increased affordable mental health access for underserved communities, and ways to replace misconceptions with understanding.
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What Makes a Job Meaningful and Why That Matters

Work is not just something we do to put food on the table. It does – or at least can – mean much more than that: status and identity, community and social connection, doing tasks that we find stimulating, and the opportunity to make a positive contribution to society.
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These Organizations Help Dogs When Their Owners Are In Need

So it makes it that much more difficult when folks facing obstacles — like housing insecurity, hospitalization, or deployment — need to find a new way to take care of their furry friends. Luckily, other animal-loving helpers have dedicated their livelihoods to helping others.
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Books about Hope: “The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times” by Douglas Abrams and Jane Goodall, “Ladder to the Light: An Indigenous Elder’s Meditations on Hope and Courage” by Steven Charleston, and “Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities” by Rebecca Solnit

22 Books About Hope To Inspire Inspiration & Action

Hope has fueled movements, allowed us to seek solutions, and inspires us to keep moving forward. We’ve rounded up the best books to help you feel hopeful.
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Awareness Ribbons: What Does a Green Ribbon Mean?

Green awareness ribbons signify more than just mental health awareness — we’ve curated the complete guide to their numerous meanings.
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Patagonia, Whales, & Grief Kits - Good News This Week: December 31st 2022

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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“Love life. Engage in it. Give it all you’ve got. Love it with a passion because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it.” — Maya Angelou

115 Best Maya Angelou Quotes About Life, Love, & Change

Maya Angelou’s legacy lives on today through her powerful writing and tireless activism. She will always be remembered as a pioneer in the fight for civil rights and equality, and her work continues to inspire and empower activists around the world.
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July Awareness Month Calendar

July: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of July’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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Photos of the Best Anxiety Tattoo Ideas

26 Anxiety Tattoo Ideas To Remind You of Your Power

We’ve curated ideas and photos of anxiety-related tattoos (some popular, some creative) to give you a launchpad for a special design that might help you also find your way back to your body.
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49 Meaningful Mental Health Tattoo Ideas

While everyone has their own experience with mental health and healing, we’ve brainstormed some mental health-related tattoo ideas to help you get the creative juices flowing.
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