Relatable Instagram Accounts Opening Up About Mental Health [With a 2021 Update!]

We know CHAARG girls give all the motivation + positive vibes on Instagram — just search #inCHAARG + you’ll be inspired. While there are so many accounts to follow for healthy living inspiration — from food accounts to wellness bloggers to workout brands + influencers, finding mental health activists can be a little bit harder. Below are some of our favorite accounts to follow [outside of the CHAARG community of course!] who get real + are opening up the conversation about mental health + illnesses.

#1] Haley Jakobsen // @haleyjakobson

Haley is a photographer + writer who opens up about her own experiences with health, relationships + trauma. She quite literally encourages others to bare it all + embrace their emotions + feelings. Her Insta captions, stories, and content provide so much inspiration + sense of understanding with some of life’s toughest insecurities + traumas.

#2] Jen Gotch // @jengotch

Jen is the founder of ban.do [an amazing brand of female empowerment + fun] + she gets real with her followers about her experience with anxiety + bipolar disorder. Featured in her highlights are her experiences with travel anxiety as well as how she rates emotions — a way to numerically express your mood. The way she talks about mental health in a relatable + transparent way opens up the conversation about mental illness.

#3] Chinae Alexander // @chinaealexander

Her insta bio says it all — *lifestyle, womanhood, bad-assery*. Chinae’s posts about mental health, fitness, life + everything in between are funny + relatable. When she’s not sharing her inner dislike of kale, she’s a writer, podcaster, public speaker, Youtuber ++ ultimate girl boss. Her message is to empower people to be better through positive thinking, active change, self-love — with a lot of laughing and curse words along the way.

#4] Hannah Durbin // @happy_healthy_hannah

Hannah is extremely transparent about her journey through eating disorders + anxiety. When she’s not being a trainer at Equinox, she’s a marathoner. On her stories, Hannah talks about her experiences of working in the health + fitness world ++ being a runner while dealing with past E.Ds and anxiety. She’s not afraid to share her mistakes, failures, and bad days, making her extremely relatable — you’ll feel like you’re talking to your best friend.

#5] Chris Sol // @secretsofsunshine

Chris describes herself as an advocate of travel, vulnerability + redefining the norm. Through her posts, she talks about her real-life problems + thoughts, opening up a space for thoughtful discussions.

#5] Morgan Harper Nichols // @morganharpernichols

Chances are, you’ve seen Morgan’s illustrations + quotes before. What’s amazing is that she takes requests — people tell her their situations + she gives personal messages of positivity + understanding back. Her beautiful illustrations + thoughtful words are not only relatable but easily shareable, allowing you to express your thoughts + feelings without saying a word yourself.

#6] Recipes for Self Love // @recipesforselflove

This fully illustrated account is simple + to the point. By sharing just a phrase or sentence with a female illustration, this account is empowering + enlightening.

#7] How Am I Feeling? // @howamifeeling

How Am I Feeling? is basically a platform for sharing mental health through art + storytelling. What makes it so relatable is that it thrives on submissions! With each post, you know that it was inspired or created by someone else, so, when you can relate to a post, you can feel like you are not alone in this world.

#8] Headspace // @headspace

Yes, Headspace as in the meditation app! Just like their app, their Insta feed brings us motivation through self-reflection + engaging graphics.

#9] Hannah Daisy // @makedaisychains

If you’re a visual person, Hannah Daisy’s illustrations will liven up your feed. She posts about common struggles we all face, helping us to feel like we aren’t alone. Her signature is #boringselfcare — a great reminder that self-care isn’t always glamorous + bubble baths!

#10] Beth Evans // @bethdrawsthings

Beth *subtly* tackles self-care + mental health with her extremely relatable [+ sometimes hilarious] comics. No matter how you’re feeling, you can find a comic to relate to.

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I am a firm believer in using social media as a tool for positivity + encouragement. If someone on your feed makes you feel unworthy, lesser, or just bad about yourself + your life, unfollow them! You should never feel guilty about taking care of yourself. Mental health is just as important as physical health, so why not follow accounts who give you emotional + mental support you crave?

We’d love to hear your favorite accounts to follow for mental health inspiration! Tag @CHAARG, comment below, or DM us accounts that bring you joy.

In honor of Mental Health Month 2021, we wanted to update our favorite social media recommendations! So many of us have spent more time online this last year + could all use some additional positive or inspirational accounts to follow. If you already follow any of these accounts or have any other recommendations, be sure to tag @CHAARG!

1] Minaa B // @minaa_b

Minaa B’ is a licensed social worker and mental health advocate. Her instagram will fill your feed with beautiful notes that she calls “gentle reminders.” The posts include topics like healing from trauma, acceptance and self-love. Minaa has a special note for every subject that will make you feel embraced + find connection.

2] Sonaksha // @sonaksha

Sonaksha is an artist + writer from India who uses her post to discuss topics such as mental health, body image, and gender. Shooting her a follow will lift your spirits whenever you see her beautiful work. Additionally, she writes Instagram captions that unpack self-care practices, feminism, and political activism. The best part is her work is available online — you can purchase her prints + postcards!

3] My Wellbeing // @findwellbeing

My Wellbeing is a mental health service in New York City that works to connect individuals with therapists they can afford. in New York City. Their posts typically share expertly written articles, supportive affirmations + mental health guides + tips. Plus, their stories typically include various therapists who offer their insight in ‘small talks’ hoping to help with daily wellbeing.

4] Akanksha Bhatia //@thatsappywriter

Akanksha started her account to share her poetry but then began to change her content towards sharing her experience with anxiety, which she was diagnosed with at age 16. She shares her experiences with an honest view about living with anxiety + how to manage during these difficult times. The best part? Her posts will fill your feed your bright + vibrant pictures that will definitely light up your day.

5] Victoria Garrick // @victoriagarrick

Victoria is a former division one athlete + a current mental health + body image advocate. She founded The Hidden Opponent, which is a nonprofit working to raise awareness about mental health in sports. She posts about her previously mental health struggles + how she was able to get help during her time as a volleyball player at University of Southern California. Her posts will fill your feed with inspiration to love your body not for what it looks like but for all that it provides you the power to do!

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