The Best Mental Health Instagram Accounts that’ll Make You Feel Less Alone
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Social media can be a cruel digital world. It’s tough to scroll through your Instagram feed without being bombarded by photoshopped influencers selling you a diet pill that totally doesn’t damage your body image.
As a Gen Z-er raised on the internet, I know what it’s like to be heavily impacted by what I see on social media. In fact, when I was in middle school, I deleted my Facebook account, when I recognized how often it made me feel like absolute garbage. (FOMO sucks, dude.)
That’s why today, I only follow Instagram accounts that make me feel validated and informed (since Instagram is the social media platform I’m on the most). I mean, over 500 million of us spend an average of 53 minutes on Instagram a day. Don’t you think our feeds should spark joy and inspiration, not insecurity?
From illustrators to nonprofit organizations, here are 23 of the best mental health Instagram accounts that’ll make you feel less alone.
1. selfcareisforeveryone
Self-Care Is For Everyone is a growing mental health community on Instagram that shares insightful posts about mental health, regularly hosts video chats with mental health experts and even sells merchandise centered around self-love, which are all designed by dozens of artists.
2. thecrankytherapist
Jess Sprengle is an eating disorder therapist who promotes mental health education on her Instagram, as well as shares hilarious memes during her weekly Meme Monday. (I live for Jess’ memes. They always have me dyin’.)
3. gmf.designs
Gabby Frost is a mental health advocate, designer and founder of the Buddy Project, a nonprofit organization that aims to prevent suicide and promotes mental health awareness by connecting people from across the globe. Gabby is such an inspiration, as she’s a person who helps others by being honest about when she’s struggling too.
4. yngnsxy
5. theblurtfoundation
Blurt is a social enterprise dedicated to social change and raising awareness about depression. On their Instagram, they re-share mental health art from hundreds of designers, as well as link to mental health articles that can be found on their website. If you’re interested in learning more about mental health, self-care and how to lead a more fulfilling life, you’ll love the Blurt Foundation!
6. minaa_b
Minaa B. is a licensed therapist who’s best known for her insightful, educational Instagram posts. She often shares posts about self-care and healing, as well as enlightening quotes, all of which she designs herself!
7. worrywellbeing
8. sunnybloominspiration
9. blessthemessy
10. sophia.joan.short
Sophia is a digital creator, social media strategist and yoga teacher with a massive social media following. On her Instagram, she takes pictures of inspirational quotes and affirmations that can be found in everyday life.
11. theinsecuregirlsclub
Founded by British blogger, Olivia Purvis (who I adore), The Insecure Girls’ Club is a community of women who uplift each other by sharing their totally-relatable stories about being insecure, finding your voice and navigating the ins and outs of life as a woman.
12. the.doodle.project
13. avamariedoodles
14. bethdrawsthings
15. crazyheadcomics
16. selfcare4yu
Self-Care 4 You is an Instagram account dedicated to self-love and self-improvement. Sharing useful tips, like “Signs That You Are Healing” and “Advice I Wish I Learned Earlier In Life,” it’s an account that’s full of inspiring, colorful insight.
17. byhapppyal
18. apeaceofwerk
19. therapyforblackgirls
Therapy For Black Girls is a community devoted to de-stigmatizing mental health care for Black women. Founded by licensed psychologist and speaker, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, @therapyforblackgirls shares useful mental health resources that can also be found on their website, such as their podcast episodes and blogs.
20. thefemalewarhol
21. laurajaneillustrations
Laura Jones of Hello Happee is a colorful illustrator and mental health advocate you need to have on your Instagram feed. She posts daily inspiration about self-love, mental health and more, each in the form of vibrant, playful illustrations.
22. mentalhealthmovementmagazine
23. shoptwentyseven
Twenty Seven is a lifestyle brand based out of Florida that specializes in prints and home decor. Owned by a young designer who’s open about living with pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, Twenty Seven’s shop and Instagram has a bunch of inspirational messages that’ll boost your mood.
And there you have it! Twenty-three mental health Instagram accounts that’ll leave you feeling validated.
As you go through life, surround yourself with things that are comforting and inspiring. This includes people, home decor, clothes and even social media accounts. The more you create a life that makes you excited to experience, the better you’ll feel.
Your friend,
Jane
P.S. What’s a mental health Instagram account you absolutely love? Let me know in the comments below!
