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Students of Acid Attack Forgive Their Assailant: “Mental illness is not a choice”
These girls may have been the victim of a crime, but they are insisting on showing kindness to their attacker, rather than bitterness.
Four Boston...
‘Friendship Benches’ Alleviate Mental Illness Symptoms For Thousands
These community “grandmas” have had groundbreaking success in treating mental health symptoms in their neighborhoods.
Trending Tattoo Movement A Symbol of Hope for People With Mental Illness
One young woman has literally punctuated the need for mental health care by starting a tattoo movement to serve as a symbol of hope.
Project...
Mental Illness and Creativity: A Potential Link?
Many creative people suffer from mental illness. Some, however, are unable to produce due to the severity of their disorder. Are the two traits...
New Hope for an ‘Untreatable’ Mental Illness
For the first time, a major study has shown that a high percentage of patients with Borderline Personality Disorder can achieve full recovery and...
Gardening Could Help Reduce Cancer Risk, Boost Mental Health and Bring Communities Together
Gardening could help reduce the risk of cancer, boost mental health and bring communities together, according to new research.
Scientists say it leads to eating...
Check Out the 21 Winners of GNN’s 25th Anniversary Book Giveaway for Mental Health Providers
I announced last month that Good News Network was giving away 2,500 free books for our 25th anniversary—and it took many weeks to read...
Teen Who Lost His Gaming Partner When Dad Died Brings The Power of Play–and Connection–to Kids Facing Illness
As a little boy, Nick Priest loved playing video games with his dad, Joe, who was a wiz at all things tech and gaming....
Portable Lab You Plug into Your Phone Can Diagnose Illnesses Like Coronavirus
Not only is the at-home spit test device inexpensive to make, it can also test for every illness ranging from HIV and coronavirus to depression.
World’s First ‘Mental Health Ambulance’ is Helping Hundreds of People in Sweden
While law enforcement officers are usually the ones to respond to mental health calls, this team of specially-trained paramedics are coming to the rescue instead.
When Art Studio For Mentally Ill Loses Funding, Money Flows in From Strangers
This art studio has worked wonders on the health of those suffering from mental illness – so when they lost federal funding in 2015, things...
Simple Checklist Leads to 82% Drop in Mental Health Patient Suicides
This new study shows that simple changes in mental hospital environments resulted in a sharp decline in veteran suicides.
Legislation To Improve Mental Health Care For Millions Passes in Bipartisan Vote
This revolutionary bill on mental health care reform was just passed in Congress – and next week, it goes to the Senate.
Duchess Kate Calls For Mental Health Support in Schools w/ Heartfelt Video
Mental illness affects every group in society: seniors, adults, teens – but often the turmoil begins in early childhood.
That’s why the Duchess of Cambridge...
Compassionate Belgian Town Housing The Mentally Ill Since 15th Century
The town of Geel has been a sanctuary with a tradition of hospitality toward anyone with mental illness since the 1400s – and such...
“Man Therapy” Uses Humor To Target Serious Mental Health Issues For Bros (WATCH)
Ironic, yes, but also potentially life-saving.
Dr. Rich Mahogany, a fictional therapist with a mental health message for men only, uses ‘bro’ humor to make...
Integrating Spirituality Into Therapy: A Mental Health Minute
Although the term "spirituality" can refer to religious activity (attending formal worship services or believing in God), it can also describe a commitment to...
Service Animals Help Mentally and Emotionally Challenged to Function
AIRMONT, N.Y. -- When Micky Niego knew she had to go out in public, the fear and stress could bring on a severe asthma...
How a Yoga Teacher is Saving First Responders Across America From Depression – With Downward Dog
Yoga is not just good for exercise – it is saving police officers and firefighters from depression and mental illness.
Good News in History September 23
163 years ago today, Robert Bosch, founder of the corporation Robert Bosch GmbH, was born in Ulm. One of the most important German industrialists...