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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7 Positive Good News Stories From Canada

The official Good Good Good roundup of positive good news stories from Canada — continually being updated.
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How To Avoid 'Toxic Positivity' and Take the Less Direct Route to Happiness

Research shows happier people tend to live longer, be healthier and enjoy more successful lives. And “very happy people” have more of these benefits relative to only averagely happy people. But pursued in certain ways, happiness or positivity can become toxic.
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Trusting Societies Are Overall Happier — A Happiness Expert Explains Why

People lead better, happier, and more satisfying lives when people in their communities share high levels of trust. There are specific reasons trust and happiness are so deeply connected...
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Whether in War-torn Ukraine, Laos, or Spain — Kids Have Felt Compelled To Pick Up Crayons & Put Their Experiences To Paper

The remarkable fact is that children still draw pictures during war. Their expressions are invaluable for documenting war and its impact, and it’s important to study them.
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How Breathwork Helps Our Mental Health

Enjoy an excerpt from Dr. Gregory Brown's upcoming book: "The Self-Healing Mind," where he explores the power of breath work and mindfulness in our mental health journeys.
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Helping Forest Firefighters Battle a Different Kind of Burnout

A new preventative form of peer support is helping Canadian crews address the cumulative stress of their jobs before they get to the point of mental burnout or breakdown.
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15 LGBTQ+ Influencers and Creators Making a Difference

One of the best ways we can support our LGBTQ+ community members is by uplifting their voices. Here are a handful of incredible LGBTQ+ creators and leaders to follow today.
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19 Things You Can Do To Stop Gun Violence

There are so many things we can each do to prevent gun violence, school shootings, suicide, and more. We’ve compiled a list of resources for you to get started...
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101 Positive Quotes To Fill Your World With Light

As you read these positive quotes, we hope you feel more hopeful — and that you also feel motivated tgoo get involved and make a positive difference.
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Young Advocates Take the Lead To Curb Campus Suicide

Suicide is now the second leading cause of death on college campuses. Peer support, trainings and suicide prevention programs aim to reverse this deadly trend.
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15 Best Good News Podcasts To Leave You Feeling Positive

We listened to dozens and dozens of episodes and compiled the best good news podcasts for you to subscribe to. 
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Doug the Pug Raises Thousands, Supports Kids With Cancer

Famous for his adorable Instagram posts and music video cameos, Doug The Pug has added a new layer to his platform: raising funds for children battling cancer.
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