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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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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?

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The figure of Justice is usually depicted wearing a blindfold.

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated 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

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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...

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated 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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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.

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.

“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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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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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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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated 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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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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1 year ago DotsCreated 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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