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Photo credit: Image courtesy of Meta’s Community Voices film series – Nenad Bach, founder of Ping Pong Parkinson's.

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Musician Nenad Bach is transforming the lives of people with Parkinson’s through ping pong

Tod Perry

7/6/2022
Homeowners celebrate the completion of their new home in Cambodia's Siem Reap Province alongside Habitat for Humanity volunteers and staff.

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A safe, stable home can change lives for the better. Here’s how Habitat for Humanity wants to make that possible for everyone.

Sarah Watts

3/25/2026
Photo credit: Photo by Alexander Pemberton on Unsplash – Therapists are leaving the profession, creating a shortage just when their services are most needed.

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Burnout has therapists seeking other careers when mental health care is needed more than ever

Jacalyn Wetzel

6/28/2022
Photo credit: Canva – Therapist on TikTok offers lighthearted take on therapy.

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Therapist offers a lighthearted take on therapy, normalizing it for people of color

Jacalyn Wetzel

6/21/2022
Photo credit: Canva – New treatment for alopecia.

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New first-of-its-kind treatment for alopecia that triggers hair growth approved by FDA

Jacalyn Wetzel

6/20/2022
Photo credit: Photo by Ian Stauffer on Unsplash – There is no cliff.

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Zen master Shōhaku Okumura explains why meditation is ‘good for nothing’

Heather Wake

6/15/2022
Photo credit: Photo by Robin Noguier on Unsplash – Who knew optimism was the key to a longer life?

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Optimistic women are more likely to live past 90, study finds

Sa'iyda Shabazz

6/13/2022
Photo credit: via Commander U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Flickr – Chris Blattman shares the results of a 10-year study on crime.

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Breakthrough study says $500 worth of therapy and $200 cash saves men from a life of crime

Tod Perry

6/9/2022
Photo credit: Image via Unsplash – Person holding a lightbulb

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What’s the point of being successful if you don’t have time to enjoy life?

Upworthy Staff

6/7/2022
Photo credit: commons.wikimedia.org – Johnny Depp.

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The Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial started a much-needed conversation about male domestic violence victims

Jacalyn Wetzel

6/2/2022
Photo credit: Courtesy of Noah Melick – Noah Melick on the soccer field.

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Student athlete pens powerful letter about mental health as he hangs up his cleats

Jacalyn Wetzel

5/30/2022
Photo credit: Photo by aiden patrissi on Unsplash – Planet Fitness sign

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Planet Fitness is offering free passes to teens in order to address mental health concerns

Jacalyn Wetzel

5/30/2022
Photo credit: Array – Jaime teaching Bruna to play the guitar.

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They met over a shared diagnosis. Their love shows what’s possible for people with multiple sclerosis.

Annie Reneau

5/30/2022
Photo credit: Photo by Lucas Alexander on Unsplash – A simple solution for all ages, really.

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Therapist shares how creating art helped traumatized students feel calmer after Sandy Hook

Heather Wake

5/27/2022
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You’re not going crazy. ADHD meds don’t work while you’re on your period

Jacalyn Wetzel

5/24/2022
Photo credit: Photo by Kinga Cichewicz on Unsplash – Menstrual leave in Spain would allow people with painful periods three to five days off per month.

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Spain set to join a handful of countries offering paid ‘menstrual leave,’ for workers

Annie Reneau

5/17/2022