Kindness, it's great to give and it feels great to receive. A study was done saying that acts of kindness can cure depression and anxiety. Performing good deeds can lead to a great amount of mental health improvements. The acts of kindness towards others can result in feeling more connected with people. This helps because when you’re showing acts of kindness it can take your mind off of the negative thoughts that you otherwise would feel if you weren't doing something kind. What is an act of kindness? It is a big or small act that benefits others or makes others happy. Encouraging words for a friend, baking cookies to give to employees, giving a ride to someone, helping the homeless and many other acts can be attributed to a good deed of kindness.