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15 of the Best and Most Helpful Mental Health Podcasts To Listen To In 2022


Sometimes, you just need to sit back and let someone else do the talking. How? Podcasts, baby! With a wide variety of mental health podcast topics, with everything from awareness to treatment, you will find something right for you among these podcasts about mental illness and wellness (in no particular order, but all great!):


The podcast where we discuss the latest tools, cutting-edge research and ancient practices to help you take back control of your emotional well-being. We believe that mental health is the most important foundation for living your best possible life — and it’s our mission each episode to help you feel more empowered and encouraged on your own journey. Who Are we? Dr. Steve Ilardi is a clinical researcher, professor, and author from Kansas, USA who's work has empowered millions of people worldwide to overcome chronic mental health disorders — including Hew! Hew James is a podcaster and writer from Belfast, Northern Ireland who's been on a journey towards healing from addiction and depression over the last 15-years.


You know how when someone asks "How are you?" you just say "Fine,” even if you’re totally dying inside, so everyone can go about their day? “Terrible, Thanks For Asking” is the opposite of that. Nora McInerny asks real people to share their complicated and honest feelings about how they really are. It’s sometimes sad, sometimes funny, and often both. From American Public Media.



Let’s Talk: Mental Health, where we get together with different people and experts to chat about mental health. We all have mental health, and we can all experience mental health problems. So, on this podcast we explore the topics that can affect how we think and feel.



Hi! I’m Dr. Caroline Leaf. I’m a cognitive neuroscientist, author, & mental health expert. Whether you are struggling in your personal life or simply want to learn how to understand and use your mind to live your best life, this podcast will provide you with practical & scientific tips and tools to help you take back control over your mental, emotional, and physical health.



Welcome to psychology for the rest of us. Host Dr. Monica Johnson takes the science of psychology and makes it both entertaining and relatable. Using a sympathetic ear and evidence-based research, she explains the ‘why’ behind emotions like joy, anger, fear, trust, and anxiety, and helps you better understand the relationships you form with your friends, family, coworkers, and yourself. Seeking a healthier emotional life? It’s time to bring a trained psychologist and mental health expert along for the ride.



Guest speakers, researchers and University of California faculty explore mental illness and mental health.



With a love for what we do, millions of downloads, and hundreds of free episodes, the highly acclaimed, award-winning Anxiety Slayer™ podcast is a leading resource for anyone who suffers from anxiety, panic attacks, stress, and PTSD. Listen in for a rich collection of supportive conversations, meditations, relaxations, expert interviews, and breathing techniques to help you feel calm, centered, and relaxed. Join us for weekly podcasts for your peace of mind and personal growth.



Keeping it real about mental health, mental illness, addiction recovery and the business of behavioral health. Our guests and listeners are from all over the globe and all walks of life. The signature show on Mental Health News Radio Network - the world's first podcast network dedicated to our favorite subject: Mental Health!



Stephen Hays is a recovering addict, living with type-1 bipolar disorder. He spent years living in addiction, and with untreated mental illness while he went from West Point graduate, to Wall Street Banker to nearly taking his own life when he hit bottom. On this show you will hear stories of addiction, mental illness, recovery, hope, and wellness. You will also hear from clinicians, experts, doctors, entrepreneurs and others who are trying to lead other people to wellness. We would love to hear your story too!



Comedians and entertainers talk about their mental health and practice resilience skills. The world’s funniest people with the biggest feelings. We put the funk in dysfunction since 1865.



This is a podcast dedicated to answering your questions about mental health, anxiety, depression, relationships, sex, and life WITHOUT psychobabble BS. I am Dr. Robert Duff, a psychologist from Southern California, but I'm also a regular dude who legitimately wants to help out.



Marjorie Morrison and Patrick Kennedy talk to mental health advocates and activists that are paving the way for a better tomorrow. Listen as we feature the experts you need to be following and hear the stories behind their movements.



Catch-Up on Kids Mental Health is a podcast series to help you better understand and support children as they navigate mental health challenges and the everyday stresses of life. Each episode, child-focused therapist Janet Morrison shares stories and evidence-based research covering a variety of topics related to children’s mental health today.



John Poehler has been battling bipolar disorder long enough to be able to offer insights from multiple perspectives with guests and his own voice while exploring treatments,, tools, and strategies so bipolar disorder can be successfully managed.



Bunny Hugs and Mental Health deals with all things mental health from addiction, anxiety, and eating disorders to borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, and trauma. We talk to professionals, survivors and loved ones about their sometimes informative, sometimes uplifting, and sometimes tragic stories.




It's time to take charge of your mental health, so get out there and tune in! There are many more amazing mental health podcasts, and we hope you find the ones that resonate with you on your journey to mental wellness! Sign up for the Mental Awareness Today newsletter for updates to this list and more mental health news, tips, and tricks.



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