It is not always possible to have access to round the clock therapy, self-care, individual care and well-being for people experiencing mental health issues. Besides, mental illness can be an excruciatingly lonely experience. In the midst of this, there are small pockets of support available to those of us who can have access to social media, and discover many others like us with similar experiences and resources that can provide us with some solace.
So without further ado, here are 5 Twitter accounts that address mental health issues, provide some support and talk about simple forms of self-care:
1) myselfandhealth
@myselfandhealth
This Twitter account is run by a person with bipolar disorder and anxiety. They share their thoughts and talk about mental health and happiness, often offering short tips for self-care or simply sharing feelings.
Don't set yourself up to fall your on face. Been there, done that. Start with simple short term goals – like getting out of bed! #depression
— myselfandhealth (@myselfandhealth) February 10, 2021
When you feel strong emotions, don't push them down. Working through them becomes easier when you understand they are part of the process to successfully managing your mental health. #depression
— myselfandhealth (@myselfandhealth) February 8, 2021
The more we talk about mental health, the easier it becomes to break through the microscopic stigmatizing barriers of a society that chooses ignorance & bliss rather than hope & health. #stigma
— myselfandhealth (@myselfandhealth) May 19, 2019
2) The Blurt Foundation
@BlurtAlerts
The Twitter account for The Blurt Foundation is a support resource for persons living with depression. Through the medium of tweets, The Blurt Foundation breaks down depression and helps us to truly understand what it is. They are dedicated to creating a positive outlook for mental health. They also provide free resources and article links for self-care and supporting people with depression.
*A thread of our free resources and blog posts*
Blurt’s Guide To Supporting Someone Who Has Depression: https://t.co/l8EY1oNMZ7
Self-Care Starter Kit:https://t.co/obsvzaiwFK
An Utterly Useful Self-Care Planner Pad (pdf printable):https://t.co/DPqQiIY22D
— The Blurt Foundation (@BlurtAlerts) January 29, 2019
Understanding the Difference Between Depression and Sadness https://t.co/izynhYbKyh#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
— The Blurt Foundation (@BlurtAlerts) May 18, 2019
A very important article ❤️https://t.co/GxclaZtg9e#mentalhealthawarenessweek2019
— Ameira BK (@ameirabk) May 17, 2019
This is not a Twitter account, but a hashtag thread where people from all over the world on Twitter can share their suggestions for what we can do to take care of ourselves. The thread comprises article links, pictures, infographics, support messages and breaking stigmas about mental health. It is a user-generated support thread.
#MyTipsForMentalHealth Bad Internets? Nep! pic.twitter.com/snh0KCajh9
— (@NateRuegger) September 25, 2017
#MyTipsForMentalHealth
1) Make time for yourself.
2) It’s okay to say “No.”
3) Don’t be afraid to open up to people about your emotions.— Hillary Villeno (@HillaryVilleno) September 25, 2017
#MyTipsForMentalHealth there are no small victories. Celebrate your progress and be proud of the challenges you overcame. You’re not alone. pic.twitter.com/JB90itXwZc
— Nice Borderline (@borderlineyes) September 25, 2017
You don’t have to be a poetry expert for this one, nor do you have to chase after sentences that always make perfect grammatical sense. This is a bot account that randomly puts together some soothing words in a few lines. The words help us with positive visualisation and think about relaxing settings. They make for a short but pleasant break in an otherwise stressful day.
a paper kite flies
in summer kimonos…
moon at the gate— poem.exe (@poem_exe) May 20, 2019
the toddler
the mouse sleeps too…
a lark singing above it— poem.exe (@poem_exe) May 18, 2019
reading
above the pier
sunlit clouds
this flower-like human heart— poem.exe (@poem_exe) May 9, 2019
5) Here’s your reminder
@tinycarebot
This Twitter account puts together simple and accessible tips for us to take care of ourselves. They put out self-care reminder tweets on a daily basis. The reminders don’t ask for too much, yet those little steps, when carried out daily, can really benefit us in the long run.
: have a sip of water please
— here’s your reminder (@tinycarebot) May 20, 2019
: play a song that inspires you please
— here’s your reminder (@tinycarebot) May 20, 2019
: remember to breathe please
— here’s your reminder (@tinycarebot) May 19, 2019
