Mental Health Good News

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

From car accidents and house fires to near-drownings and overseas combat, countless humans owe their lives to the bravery and determination of their dogs, a neighbor's dog, or even a four-legged stranger.

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

It’s business in the front, party in the back… and mental health awareness all around. 

There is increasing recognition of the important role sleep plays in our brain health. Growing evidence suggests disturbed sleep may increase the risk of developing dementia.

Teachers are being stretched thinner than ever before. So how do we keep teachers teaching — and not just teaching, but living full, healthy lives?

Though well-intentioned, phrases such as “Be positive” can end up creating more distress instead of helping. It is important to focus on the negative consequences of “emotional invalidation” and to understand why we need to live with our negative emotions.

We’ve already compiled the authoritative list of the best quotes on optimism and hope — and now we’re compiling... the opposite.

When we practice genuine self-care, we get the opportunity to understand ourselves better, recharge our batteries before they're empty, and maintain the ability to make a difference for our loved ones and communities.

People often donate to nonprofits following breaking news about events they consider to be tragic or unjust, which some like to call "rage giving".

We've collected the best quotes about darkness to point to the importance and power of darkness — and to help you appreciate the light more than ever.

May these quotes help you to always seek the light — and to be the light. (And we'll be here to help you along your journey.)