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It's easier than ever to learn more!
By Erin Watson — Written on Dec 25, 2020
Podcasts cover so many topics nowadays, the choices seem limitless.
There's something compelling about listening to someone tell their story — especially when it's a story you can relate to. This is especially true when it comes to mental health, and there are some great mental health podcasts out there to help erase the stigmas and help you feel less alone.
An alarming percentage of nearly 10 million Americans suffer from a serious mental illness, but many don't seek treatment due to the cost. Since one in five people have mental health concerns, it's a more common occurrence than you might believe.
Finding an outlet to help you express your needs, learn about what will help you create a happier mental landscape, and what causes the issues you have isn't just a good idea; it's necessary for your mental health.
There are some truly incredible mental health podcasts to listen to, and the best part is you can listen to these really anywhere — in the car, at home while you're cooking dinner, or even while you're getting ready for bed in the evening.
Improving your mental health doesn't have to be a far-off dream.
Here are 5 of the best mental health podcasts you can listen to:
1. The Struggle Bus
Listening to best friends and hosts of The Struggle Bus — Katherine Heller and Sally Tamarkin — talk about daily struggles, mental health, and self-care is a true blessing.
Full of laughs, advice, relatable stories, and useful information, this podcast is a great way to learn more about mental health from regular people who could be next to you in the grocery store.
2. The Hilarious World of Depression
This podcast focuses on opening up a discussion about depression and mental illness and trying to get rid of the stigma surrounding the topic.
Described as part-time therapy, part-time comedy show, this podcast is perfect for those who want to know more but don’t want to be dragged down with statistics and jargon. Who said learning about mental illness can’t be funny?
Listen to The Hilarious World of Depression.
3. Mental Illness Happy Hour
Featuring a number of noteworthy guests and celebrities, host Paul Gilmartin hopes to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health by having his guests talk about their experiences with mental illness and trauma.
Many people don’t feel comfortable opening up about their mental health, but this podcast is here to remind you that you aren’t alone. This is the perfect podcast for anyone needing the courage to open up and seek help.
Listen to Mental Illness Happy Hour.
4. Hardcore Self Help Podcast
A practical podcast full of advice and stories from real people, this is the one for you if you want answers to questions about anxiety, depression, and other mental health topics.
Robert Duff is an author and psychologist who hosts this great podcast that is all about giving you real answers to your questions without any “psychobabble.”
Listen to Hardcore Self Help Podcast.
5. Terrible, Thanks For Asking
This podcast is all about raw emotion and turning away from the standard “I’m fine” answer we are conditioned to give when asked how we are.
Host Nora McInerny uses real people and stories to cover a range of topics like divorce, death, anger, and anxiety in a way that is sometimes sad, sometimes funny, but always real.
Listen to Terrible, Thanks For Asking.
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Erin Watson is an editorial intern. Her main focuses are entertainment, horoscopes, and relationships.