Beer Deliveryman Prevents Suicide on a Bridge By Offering a Cold One-While Channeling Denzel Washington
After channeling his inner Denzel Washington, a beer deliverman finally succeeded in talking down a suicidal man when he cracked open a cold one.
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Nonprofit Lifts Spirits of Lonely Seniors, Logging More Than 1 Million Phone Calls
For isolated seniors who don't get many visitors, a phone call can make all the difference in the world, and one nonprofit has dialed 1.6 million times.
Schwarzenegger Cheers Depressed Stranger On the Internet Who Asked Him for Motivation
The Terminator star took it upon himself to personally uplift and motivate a depressed Redditor user who reached out for help.
A Life Coach's Free Advice on How to Balance Happiness and Work
Being a hard working employee is one thing – but continuing to stress outside the workplace isn't good for anyone. Consider these tips...
British Teen Posts Uplifting Notes on Bridge and 'Helps Save Six Lives'
An 18-year-old girl's ingenious idea to attach messages onto a bridge in Sunderland is inspiring those in despair to think twice before jumping.
Two US States Have Become the First to Require Mental Health Education in School
One of the bills was developed, researched and presented by high school students, too.
Get Tickets For a Tom Hanks Shakespeare Play, Produced and Crafted By Troubled Veterans
40 US veterans have found catharsis and therapy while putting on a breathtaking performance of "Henry VIII" alongside Tom Hanks himself.
Woman Publicly Thanks Friends For How They Risked Stepping Up During Her Bout With Depression
Sheila O'Malley posted a letter of love about her group of "superhero" friends, and how others can take a risk for someone suffering from depression.
Silver Lining to the Suicides: Celebrity Deaths Have Helped Save Other Lives
We may still be grieving Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, but their actions have reminded thousands of people that they are not alone in their struggles.
Dozens of Real-Life Jedis Are Finding Mental Relief and Mindfulness Through Lightsaber Classes
The lightsaber classes are being compared to traditional martial arts because they teach students how to use mindfulness to live in the moment.
Can 'Depression' Be Good For You? An Enlightened Look at the 'Epidemic'
Depression has become a label put on all manner of human suffering, but more importantly, we should remember that 'depression' can be good for us-and humanity.
Sniffing Pleasant Odors Shown to Decrease Cigarette Cravings
Cigarette smokers who experienced pleasant smells before being offered a ciagerette were less likely to want to smoke.
Over 50 Years of Research Say That Smiling Really Can Make People Happier
After analyzing years worth of psychological testing, these researchers found that smiling really can make you happier – and frowning can make you more sad.
12 Middle School Boys Are Being Hailed for Talking Woman Out of Taking Her Own Life
12 middle school students are being hailed as heroes after they helped talk a woman out of committing suicide in Fresno last week.
When Dog Saves Owner From Suicide, the Army Veteran Starts Chain of 'Pawing' It Forward
Christy Gardner says that she owes her life to her service dog - and as a means of repaying her debt to the canine, she decided to pay it forward.
FDA Approves First Ever Drug Treatment for Postpartum Depression
The treatment, which received "breakthrough" FDA status during its early trials, was shown to relieve depressive symptoms in a matter of hours.
New Research Says Your Alarm Clock Settings May Indicate as Much About You as Your Horoscope
A survey of 2,000 Americans says that there may be many more differences between night owls and early risers than just our snooze alarm.
Eating Mushrooms a Few Times a Week Could Dramatically Reduce Dementia Risk, Says 6-Year Study
This new study suggests that seniors who regularly eat mushrooms may reduce their odds of cognitive decline by as much as 50%.
Neuroscientists Discover a Song That Reduces Anxiety By 65% (Listen)
The soothing 8-minute tune was shown to improve heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels in the brain.
FDA Approves First Depression Treatment in Decades: A Nasal Spray Doctors Can Administer for Quick Relief
Though the treatment has received its fair share of wariness, it could provide immediate relief for patients experience treatment-resistant depression.
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