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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Trans Day of Visibility: 13 Good News Stories To Celebrate

The White House put out a number of announcements about trans rights, and Charlotte Clymer is here to tell you about them because today should be about trans and non-binary joy.
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Portrait of author Andre Henry and his book: All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep: Hope — and Hard Pills to Swallow — About Fighting for Black Lives

How & Why To Be Hopeful: Advice From a Reenergized Activist

Hope takes cues from current events and serves as the basis for action. It's not found by burying one's head in the sand. It comes to people who are paying attention to what's going on in the world.
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Mister Fred Rogers

143 Most Inspiring Mister Rogers Quotes for Helpers

Enjoy the ultimate list of the best Mister Rogers quotes to encourage us all to fill our neighborhoods with kindness and love.
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32 Reasons Why Everything Will Be Okay

There’s still a lot of good in the world — and a lot of reasons to be hopeful. (Even when it doesn’t always feel that way.) We’ve collected a lot of reasons to feel hopeful.
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15 American Women Athletes Who Broke Barriers

The sports world would be very different without any of the women mentioned on this list. It’s impossible to deny the significant accomplishments of these athletes, but many of them represent more than medals, trophies, and numbers on scoreboards.
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The Confess Project

The Confess Project: Barbers Help Black Men Talk About Mental Health

The barbershop is the cornerstone of the Black male community. What better place to offer mental health counseling?
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How To Read The News With Intentionality

We are inundated with news every day, and it can be hard to accurately and productively stay engaged. Let’s explore how we can think critically about our news consumption and set meaningful boundaries.
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Meet Green Girl, Environmental Leader: Leah Thomas

Rest, Hope, and Privilege: An intimate conversation with the founder of Intersectional Environmentalist
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A young person holds a protest sign that says "defend and protect queer kids."

How to Support LGBTQ+ Youth in Texas & Florida (Orgs + Script)

Homophobic and transphobic legislation is harming young people across the United States. We've compiled a list of resources and action items to help you protect the LGBTQ+ youth in your community...
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India's LGBTQ+ 'Pioneer' State Bans Abuse and Boosts Trans Rights

Police threats, slurs, and even violence are all part of LGBTQ+ life in India, but a new rule could ease the onslaught in one southern state as it becomes a "pioneer" for sexual minorities.
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Best ADHD Resources on the Internet: Podcasts, Blogs, TikToks

Adults with ADHD often find it difficult to find support and camaraderie due to late-in-life diagnoses. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite resources on the Internet that help neurodivergent folks feel seen, heard, and embraced.
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Mental Health

Advances and Breakthroughs In Mental Health Worth Celebrating

Just a century ago, treatments such as lobotomies and electroconvulsive therapy were not uncommon, but now we have access to more comfortable and safe treatment options.
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