Mental Health Good News

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!

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.

Your simple guide to the dozens of national and international mental health awareness days, weeks, and months.

The six fee-free days of 2025 — plus more ways to score free or discounted passes at U.S. National Parks

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. 

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

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.

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.