Grieving Woman Uses Art To Help Herself And Others Cope With Loss.
Losing someone you love is always painful, but there are positive ways to cope with those feelings. Danica Thurber of Boise, Idaho was just 12...
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To Those Who Live In The Gray Area Of Anxiety & Depression, You’re Not Alone.
Krissy Brynn Jackson |
Nov 10, 2019
Can I share a little truth about myself? I am not naturally a super-happy person. As far back as I can remember, my default setting...
Read moreAfter Girlfriend Passes, Musician Brings Orchestras To Hospitals To Lift Patients’ Spirits.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 10, 2019
Music is good for us in so many ways. It brings us together, helps us express our emotions, and heals our souls. For these reasons...
Read moreWant Better Sleep? This Study Says You Should Forgive Someone.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 1, 2019
Growing up, many of us were taught to forgive others because it's the right thing to do. We were also told it would make us...
Read moreGroup Provides Comfort And Clarity To People Writing Letters To Juliet Capulet.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 30, 2019
Love hurts. While it's undoubtedly one of the best aspects of life, it can also be one of the most painful and confusing. Many people...
Read moreMan Bullied For Cerebral Palsy Was Suicidal Until He Discovered Life Purpose In Art.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 30, 2019
Many people believe that we're all put on this earth for a reason. When Johnson Simon of Indianapolis, Indiana, was growing up, he felt like...
Read moreThese 4 Teens Fought To Institute Mental Health Days In Oregon And Won.
Ashley Ziegler |
Oct 29, 2019
It seems as though now, more than ever, people are more and more willing to talk about the importance of mental health and the measures...
Read moreHero Coach Disarms Student Gunman With Hug And Doesn’t Let Go Until Police Come.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 21, 2019
Compassion is one of the most powerful instruments in any toolbox. As Keanon Lowe, a football coach and security guard at Parkrose High School in...
Read more49ers Adopt NFL’s 1st Emotional Support Dog And She Is Adorable.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 21, 2019
Mental health issues affect people from all walks of life. Even those who appear to have it all need help working through their own personal...
Read moreMom Catches Toddler Reciting Cutest Positive Affirmations On His Way To School.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 11, 2019
One of the toughest parts about raising children is teaching them to replace negative thoughts they may have about themselves and the world with positive...
Read moreDepressed Man Overcomes Suicidal Thoughts By Photographing Stunning Insects.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 9, 2019
Matt Doogue was only in his 20s when he tried to end his life. After suffering for years with mental health issues, Matt had finally...
Read moreFamily Starts “Dancing While Cancering” To Honor Their Daughter’s Joyful Memory.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 9, 2019
If Maddie Kramer's family had to describe her in just one word, it would be joyful. Maddie was just 2 years old when she was...
Read more3 Doctor-Approved Suggestions To Make Your Mental Health A Priority At Work.
Dr. David Minkoff |
Oct 8, 2019
From pumpkin spice lattes to apple-picking, autumn is seen as a time of renewal. It’s also a time where SAD (seasonal affective disorder) creeps in...
Read more10-Yr-Old Asked For Donations Instead Of Birthday Gifts To Start Charity For Children In Need.
Ashley Ziegler |
Oct 4, 2019
Everyone has something that relaxes them enough to make their blood pressure drop and their heart rate slow. For some, it's yoga; for others, it's...
Read moreMan Dedicates Life To Helping Fellow Black Men Heal Through Yoga.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 4, 2019
Mental illnesses don't discriminate, but some people have a higher risk because of critical factors like social and economic inequality. According to the National Alliance...
Read moreMom Who Lost Her Baby Donates More Than 1,000 Ounces Of Breast Milk To Save Others.
Ashley Ziegler |
Oct 3, 2019
Imagine going in for your ultrasound, eagerly awaiting the gender reveal of your baby, only to be told your little one probably won't survive. That...
Read more“Today I Pay Him Back.” Former Soldier Adopts Retired Service Horse Who Helped Him Overcome Loneliness.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 3, 2019
Nearly 15 years have passed since Ezphia Rennock met a horse named Agricola in a London army barracks. The 35-year-old from Lancashire, England served in...
Read moreToday I Fought Back Against My Anxiety.
Jennifer Thompson |
Oct 2, 2019
Today I fought back. I fought to take back my own happiness and my own joy. Day after day. Month after month I would tell...
Read moreReal-Life Marriage Is About Hanging On.
Kendra Barnes |
Oct 1, 2019
I think marriage is misunderstood. It gets a bad rap. Ball and chain. Your life is over. There are marriage-deprecating memes all over the internet,...
Read moreWoman Who Texted Brother 6 Months After His Death Gets Sweet Reply From Stranger.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 29, 2019
Losing someone you love leaves a hole in your heart that never fully heals. Ruth Murray of Madison, Wisconsin is still reeling from the loss...
Read moreTeacher Has Students Write Fears On Paper And Bury Them In Special Ceremony.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 28, 2019
Facing our fears is crucial if we want to live the best life possible. Of course, there are countless creative ways to go about it!...
Read moreComedians Use Laughter To Bring Smiles Back To Dementia Patients.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 28, 2019
Comedians have a knack for coaxing a smile from their audience, even with people who suffer from memory loss. As a former stand-up comedian, Dani...
Read moreMIT Students Give Virtual Reality Headsets To Lonely Seniors And The Response Is Incredible.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 25, 2019
Virtual reality is a fun way for people to escape the mundanities of everyday life. But MIT student Reed Hayes saw its potential to do...
Read moreDallas Rowing Team Empowers Breast Cancer Survivors To Find Strength, Support.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 25, 2019
There's something soothing about rowing through water, hearing soft splashes against the hull of your boat and feeling the wind on your face. But for...
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