It's okay to not be okay.

Being forced to be positive in situations that are unnatural, or when a problem exists that needs to be acknowledged and resolved, can result in denial, minimization, and invalidation of the authentic human experience.

Take Care of Yourself

Thumbnail image of the "PACE Yourself" resource. The header of the resource shows four line drawings of pink heart shapes in various orientations to a head, body, hands, and person.

Support yourself by practicing PACE.

The science of positivity

Learn about the "3:1 ratio" and the ways emotions impact our biochemistry.

"Be here now, just as you are" with this guided Deep Belly Breathing meditation.

Thumbnail image of the "Avoid Toxic Positivity" resource. It shows checkmark icons for remarks that are better to say and X marks for remarks to avoid.

You don’t need to make others feel better all the time. Even if it's well-intentioned, saying things such as "it could be worse," "look on the bright side," or "it will be fine," might contribute to toxic positivity. Here are some examples of things you can say to validate feelings and offer support.


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