10 Mental Health Accounts You Should Be Following
(This post was originally published on October 2nd 2018 , updated on October 10th 2020 with additional IG accounts)
and unafraid to do so. We live in a world where there is so much uncertainty, noise, pressures, and negativity so it is not surprising that people are seeking help, and this should be the norm..
In support of mental health awareness week, we found some amazing Instagram accounts we recommend you follow to support your mental health journey.
We shouldn’t have to navigate this world painfully in silence. So please check out our recommendations below and connect. And if you have any personal suggestions, please also comment below and we will give them a shoutout.
In our research, we were surprised by how many accounts were there were to assist, and support people who have mental health issues, which we believe all of us do to some extent.
So, if you need help, or are unsure of your diagnosis, we recommend contacting your local GP or Doctor for help.
If you require a personal counselling, then for UK residents click here to find therapists in your area, and if you live outside of the UK then please search for them in your local area.
It takes a courageous person to admit that they need help and to seek it, so for all of you who have done this or plan to do this, we salute you.
1 @blackgirlinom
Creating space for black womxn, a world where womxn of color are liberated, empowered & seen.
A post shared by Black Girl In Om (@blackgirlinom) on Aug 27, 2020 at 4:32pm PDT
2 @anxiety_wellbeing
This account supports anyone diagnosed with any form of anxiety by posting anxiety management posts. The mission of this page is to find causes of anxiety, reduce fear, help you feel better and refocused.
They also have a website for more tools and resources. We think they are awesome! Check their websitehere and click on their IG account below.
A post shared by S E L F H E L P ℹ (@anxiety_wellbeing) on Sep 28, 2020 at 4:33am PDT
This account focuses on mental health support, awareness and positive reinforcement for the Instagram community. Their platform supports and encourages anyone who is going through any form of mental issues, and it also gets celebrities to openly talk about their own experiences which helps breaks stigmas and taboos surrounding mental health issues. Check out their page below for more info and stories.
A post shared by Mental Health Advocacy (@mental_health_advocacy) on May 3, 2018 at 3:52pm PDT
4 @ethelsclub
A Black-owned social and wellness club designed to celebrate people of color, online and IRL
A post shared by Ethel’s Club (@ethelsclub) on Sep 16, 2020 at 12:21pm PDT
Lexi Christena, is an anorexia nervosa and post-traumatic stress disorder survivor and her purpose is to share her experiences to build her own courage and offer hope for others! Advocacy, for environmental issues, mental health, and genuine love and empathy for people, is her passion. You can follow her journey via her blog here and her IG account below.
A post shared by @lifebylexikay on Oct 10, 2020 at 4:32pm PDT
6. @bipolar_uk
UK based charity dedicated to supporting individuals, families and carers affected by bipolar disorder. #letstalkbipolar
A post shared by Bipolar UK (@bipolar_uk) on Aug 8, 2020 at 12:02am PDT
7. @so_bipolar
This account, curated by Mehri Coulter is dedicated to those living with bipolar and showing people who live with this disorder, how to live their best lives. Mehri is bipolar and unashamed, and through her blog and IG account she is trying to bring some order to the disorder and does so beautifully via videos and her photography. Check out her blog here and her IG account below.
A post shared by Mehri 🤍 Mental Health (@so_bipolar) on Jul 30, 2020 at 1:46pm PDT
Project: I Define Me, was founded by Pooja Mehta in May of 2018 with the hopes of changing the stigma surrounding mental health. A platform for people with mental illnesses where they can introduce themselves and share their story. A small project which aimed to reach out to people has been so overwhelmingly positive and successful, people have continued to contribute their stories, and as a result, this project has grown. Their community has now 2,500 members, and Pooja plans to take her project to the next level to help destigmatize mental illnesses worldwide. Check out their Instagram page below and if you would like to financially contribute to their project click here for their GoFundme page.
A post shared by Project I Define Me (@projectidefineme) on Sep 1, 2020 at 1:45pm PDT
9. @sexualassultawarness
Helping people get through the trauma sexual assault. A community and their Dm’s are open if needed.
A post shared by @sexualassultawarness on Jun 23, 2020 at 4:10pm PDT
10 @rainn
Is one of the largest anti-sexual violence organisations, supporting survivors of sexual assault via their platform. they run a hotline of dedicated personnel ready to talk to anyone who is dealing with sexual assault. this is based in the US but there are plenty of global organisations providing help for sexual assault but could list all of them so we recommend doing an online search in your area and checking out what support is available.
A post shared by RAINN (@rainn) on Sep 25, 2018 at 4:42pm PDT
11. @gabbyfrost
Gabby Frost is a 20-year-old mental health advocate, social entrepreneur, public speaker, and college student. She is the founder and CEO of the Buddy Project, a non-profit organisation aimed at raising awareness for mental health by virtually pairing people as buddies to support each other to prevent self-harm and suicide. She has helped more than 215,000 through her organisation.
A post shared by Gabby Frost (@gabbyfrost) on Sep 10, 2018 at 4:00pm PDT
12. @schizophreniaawareness
This IG account is for anyone who is dealing with schizophrenia, this community is very supportive. Click on the link for blogs, community, and research studies.
A post shared by Schizophrenia Awareness (@schizophreniaawareness) on Sep 30, 2019 at 1:00pm PDT
13 @postpartum__realtalk
Postpartumrealtalk is an account for women struggling with pre and postnatal mood and anxiety disorders. Women have been suffering silently with this disorder, but it is only with the advent of social media that women feel brave enough to talk about it without feeling stigmatised. An account worth following is you feel that you are suffering.
A post shared by Postpartum Realtalk (@postpartum__realtalk) on Jun 15, 2020 at 8:35am PDT
14. @kenziebrenna
What can we say about Kenzie - we love her! When we relaunched our brand, we were searching for women on social media who represented our values, and we came across Kenzie who is raw and unapologetic. She has spoken openly about her issues with mental health in particular Body dysmorphia which is when you perceive yourself to have defects or flaws in your appearance that make you feel ashamed and anxious. We believe all women have these thoughts to a certain degree and kenzie has beautifully shared her journey to self love which perfectly matches our philosophy for women to love their bodies no matter their shape and size. Kenzie also runs a self-help Bootcamp and advocates Better Health - an online platform that provides affordable therapists and private online counselling. We recommend signing up to Kenzies IG account below.
A post shared by K E N Z I E ⚡️ B R E N N A 💙 (@kenziebrenna) on Oct 17, 2018 at 12:25pm PDT
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