The Optimist Daily (Mental Health)
by Optimist Daily Team
Your daily dose of optimism. The Optimist Daily delivers a daily briefing on mental health breakthroughs, social progress, and stories that prove the world is getting better.
About The Optimist Daily (Mental Health)
The Optimist Daily is the 'Morning Tonic' for your brain. Its daily newsletter is famous for its 'Solution Focus'—delivering the top 3 stories of progress and innovation in a format that helps you start your day with a sense of agency rather than despair. It's unique for its blend of topics; while they have a very strong mental health and psychology section, they show how those individual changes are part of a larger global shift toward something better. It is an essential read for anyone who wants to stay informed without sacrificing their mental well-being.
What Makes This Newsletter Unique
Positive Momentum. They excel at identifying the quiet progress that the 'headline news' often ignores.
Who Should Subscribe?
People who want to stay informed about global progress and personal wellness through a lens of hope and action.
Content Format
A vibrant, uplifting daily email featuring 'The Top 3 Wins', 'Impact of the Day', and 'Optimist Action'.
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Our Take: Pros & Cons
Pros
- Genuinely uplifting and agency-building content
- Broad international scope covering many positive trends
- Highly consistent and high-speed daily habit
Cons
- Doesn't cover 'crisis' news (intentionally focused only on solutions)
- Can occasionally feel a bit 'high-level' or simplified
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it associated with Positive News?
No, they are separate organizations but share a very similar mission and a mutual commitment to constructive journalism.
How often is The Optimist Daily (Mental Health) published?
The Optimist Daily (Mental Health) is published daily.
Who writes The Optimist Daily (Mental Health)?
The Optimist Daily (Mental Health) is written by Optimist Daily Team. The Optimist Daily is a non-profit independent news outlet dedicated to 'Solutions Journalism'.
About the Author: Optimist Daily Team
Optimist Daily Team
The Optimist Daily is a non-profit independent news outlet dedicated to 'Solutions Journalism'. They curate the most positive and impactful news items to counteract the 'negativity bias' of mainstream media.
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