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The American Psychological Association warns that media overload is hurting our mental health. And that's especially true with bad news that constantly bombards us from the screens.

Luckily, there are some antidotes to that down feeling and it’s light-hearted, happy content to boost our serotonin levels. Just like this Twitter page titled “Respectful Memes” (because they are so nice you can show them to your grandma, according to their description!) which serves as a wholesome inspiration for anyone in need of a good chuckle.

Below we wrapped up some of the newest memes shared here, so scroll down and upvote your favorite ones. Also, check out our previous feature with more respectful memes right here.

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    Raine Soo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great mother for having such commitment.

    Geoffrey Scott
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a blind Supreme Court justice in Michigan. (Rich Bernstein)

    Michael Largey
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And five or six blind ones on the US Supreme Court.

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    Auntriarch
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She definitely earned a master's in being a mother

    Meowmeow
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As she should! That's dedication!

    David H
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a lawyer in NYC, Lavi Greenspan, who lost hisi eyesight to a brain tumor while in his first year od lawschool. Finished lawschool by having others read him the books and he memorized it, while still in the hospital. Took his BAR by oral exam, etc. Later on also got a Masters in Social Work. Successful attorney with a social work degree and fully blind. He also has a career as a motivational speaker going to schools across America to teach students that you dont let anything stop you from your dream

    rs_adahl1971
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that's true love of a parent.

    Maggie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go mum, very well deserved.

    J Adams
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful …but, in the 4 years did the school not think about inclusivity and or disability rights?

    Melody
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My guess would be that this happened in a country where such things aren't legally required.

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    Michael Largey
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The figure of Justice is usually depicted wearing a blindfold.

    Vermontah
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she made sure her daughter had a chance to make it on her own when she was gone

    Cyber Returns
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if she became a costumed crime fighter at night. Hells Kitchen has one, so maybe she could protect the Devil's Bathroom? Glad to hear something so awesome and heart-warming

    Dancing Armadillo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is what good moms do. They will do everything in their power to help their children achieve their dreams. Except knock the competition off.. those are crazy moms.. lol.

    Riley Quinn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so happy for her. No, for both of them. Imagine the bond they must have.

    Jim Day
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mom could be an invaluable paralegal.

    Linda Riebel
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always thought Annie Sullivan should have gotten a degree from Radcliffe, as Helen Keller's eyes and ears.

    Rizzo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Parenthood at its best.

    cugel.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Judging from the photo, this was in 1972

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    Ciara Ann Stone
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only she (the mother) could have received the actual degree in law as well!!! ❤️‍🩹 However, I bet she knows her rights and tons of laws from her country

    ShyWahine
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Truly the best Mom ever - a well deserved honor!!!!

    Schmoopie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful story. But how is this a meme?

    Patti Smith
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that is a very special and loving. mom.

    Bored Birgit
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reading law texts out loud is a special challenge. My deepest respect.

    Carlota
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful but sad that the university didn't give her the tools and resources to study by herself...

    Jim Day
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mom could be a paralegal.

    Janet Weston
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s dedicated, a beautiful momma

    Lærke Littlebird
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shouldn't be the mother's responsibility.

    Alan Feinstein
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When the mom isn’t doing that… She doubles as a terrorist!!!

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome work!!

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    Nearly 70 percent of Americans report feeling overwhelmed by the quantity of news coming at them from different platforms, and 56 percent of American adults say the media is a significant source of stress in their lives, according to the data shared by The Washington Post. What’s more, negative headlines have more than a 60 percent higher click-through rate than positive ones.

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    In our previous interview with Dr. Lise Deguire, a clinical psychologist and author of award-winning memoir “Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience From a Burn Survivor”, she confirmed that many people report their mood negatively affected by the news.

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    “Of course, the news itself tends to focus on negative occurrences. For example, the news will report on the terrible car accident that happened. They will not, of course, report on the thousands of people that safely drove that day. (Safe, happy occurrences are not usually considered news.) But, because the news focuses on so much on negative events, it can make us feel that only bad things are happening in the world,” Dr. Lise explained.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish all law enforcement would share the silly ones too. The world deserves more silly dog pics, especially of our LE doggos

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    Raine Soo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, yeah! This is definitely cuteness overload.

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    Moreover, the news often focuses on events that make us fearful, because when we are afraid, we tend to think we need to keep watching the news. “When my clients report anxiety, sadness or anger about the news, I often encourage them to limit their news/social media exposure,” the clinical psychologist said.

    Dr. Lise argues that most of us can stay informed through a quick read of the headlines.“Having the news on in the background, or checking Twitter all day, often distresses people because the news almost always focuses on scary negative events and ignores positive ones,” Dr. Lise explained.

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    The good news is that we can all become more positive and resilient to negativity around us. “One way is to learn who or what makes us feel good, and who or what makes us feel bad. For example, my mood usually improves when I listen to music or go outside. My mood usually goes downhill when I stop exercising.”

    Dr. Lise explained that all of us have activities that lift us up or bring us down. “The more aware we can be, the better choices we can make. Does it help you to dance? Write? Call a friend? Take a bath? See if you can figure out what is in your positivity ‘toolbox.’

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    Sweet_Dee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely! That's proof of good parenting right there

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because in so many ways, Keanu is that wise tumbleweed, and even SpongeBob knows that. That man can do no wrong.

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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone needs an Olly Smith in their life

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    Trash Panda 🦝
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is awesome. Also, I hope he doesn't live in Florida. A bill will soon pass making it illegal (jail and 10k fine) for any person to use any public bathroom that's for the gender they look like and identify as. If you're trans man born a biological female, it will be against the law to use any men's room anywhere. By law he'll have to use the women's bathroom. What did you think mom's and dad's, what do you think your daughter will say when she sees that MAN come into the bathroom with her? Husbands? Would you be ok if that MAN walked in behind your wife? These goddamn stupid bills have got to stop...

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Educators like this deserve an award

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    Flying Bacon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oops! Maybe 'We are no longer engaged...' when they DO get married :D

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    Sweet_Dee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure dogs already have this ability, even without meditating!

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can feel the suspense of this moment 😂 Btw, no onions, beer, chocolate, or grapes please!!!

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    fair_weather_rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you use the wrong math formula but somehow end up with the right answer

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I had the same relationship with my peers as pasta does.

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    RagDollLali
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I took this ride the other day and was so grateful for the silence. Then at the end of the ride when I was explaining to the gentleman where to pull up to I realized he didn't speak any English at all lol. You can be damn sure he got 5 stars.

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    fair_weather_rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's obviously tired and probably had a very tough day, cut it some slack. You'd be sitting down too if you spent your entire day supporting everyone around you!

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    ChocolateCake
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sleeping is my one true love. that and food

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha, one blessing of ADHD 🤣

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How to train your dragon 2 😭😭 This film wrecked me, even as a 30 year old adult

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    Mike Fitzpatrick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I built my first computer I put 128mb of ram in it, the guy who waited on me at the store carried it in both hands. He had a giant smile on his face and kept saying "128 megabytes, 128 megabytes". You can't play solitaire with that amount of ram now.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg, tell me you didn't just do this and get your mind blown! How did I not know this for the past like 15 years?!?!

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    fair_weather_rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope parallel universe me is doing better than the version of me in this dimension

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    JoyfulZebra
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "But it's nothing but a mistake!" "Yeah, which is why you're getting a failing grade."

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    fair_weather_rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once came across a couple walking around with a cat on a leash. The cat was very friendly and didn't seem to mind the harness at all, and I got a pet a cat for several minutes :)

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    R Z
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah where the blue pill at. She'll smile in her mansion.

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    Sweet_Dee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😭😭😭😭 Too soon!!

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    Sweet_Dee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doof is such a good dad, he's an inspiration

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    Sakina
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Earth does not rotate around the sun. (It revolves around the sun)

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    Two_rolling_black_eyes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not how science works. One positive or one negative does not definitively prove or disprove a theory. The reason we use p values is it represent the probability we are wrong because pure chance or just missing things can give results that are wrong. We repeat and test hypothesis because that's how science works. The JWST is testing Einstein's theories 117 years later because although the evidence is strongly supports his theories, we've missed some big things. Newton's theory of gravity made it about 250 years before Einstein and all his friends shot huge holes in it. We still have huge holes in relativity where the really big and really small do not work the same way.That's a good thing because that means we can test new ideas and every day get closer to the Capital T "Truth".

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    Freya the Wanderer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me starting my new job on Monday, when I can drag my @r$e out of bed at 7 AM instead of 6 AM because my blasted commute won't be so long

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