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90 Hilariously Relatable Mental Health Memes To Prove You Are Not Alone (new Pics)

It’s always amazing to see people using their platform for good. Any person with a small or large following has the unique opportunity to make a difference in the world by spreading awareness on the topic they feel strongly about that needs more recognition. By sharing their values and meaningful information, they can inspire action that helps to support important causes.

This is exactly what the founder and CEO of ‘How Mental,’ George Taktak, is trying to do. His mission is to make sure no mind is left behind, one meme at a time. To help the cause a little, we compiled a list of these memes, which you can find below. We hope they remind us that we’re all in this together and that there’s no need to struggle alone in silence.

While you're scrolling through, don't forget to check out a conversation with a mental health therapist, Lynn Zakeri, a psychotherapist and founder of Cope & Calm Counseling, Amber Young, and licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Holly Ann Schiff, who kindly agreed to chat with us more about why it's important to continue having the mental health talk.

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While there's still a long way to go in taking care of our mental health, experts are already noticing progress in us being more aware of some issues and talking more openly about them.

"A lot of the work that I do centers around assessing current practices of self-care and how to gain a new, healthier perspective on the productivity and benefit of prioritizing wellness," told us psychotherapist and founder of Cope & Calm Counseling, Amber Young.

"Our culture is very much "on the go." There is an expectation that we not only work hard but that we do not rest until we are exhausted. I have noted a greater awareness of this issue within my clients, which is a great improvement. However, prioritizing needs that do not have a tangible reward or outcome is still a struggle."

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Something else she noticed improving is people more commonly using certain diagnoses and symptoms in their everyday speech.

"It appears that the concept of neurodivergence is much more accepted and less stigmatizing now that we have a catch-all umbrella term for these disorders and their subclinical presentations," she says.

"Similarly, I think the concept of trauma is becoming more accepted as a natural bi-product of life, but there still isn't the space in our society to easily address the issues that come along with traumatic responses. However, there are still specific diagnoses that people really fear receiving and/or are less likely to share with those in their support system."

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"There's been significant progress in recent years when it comes to mental health care. More people are open about mental health struggles, and there are more resources available for help," agreed licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Holly Ann Schiff.

"I think public conversations about mental health are becoming more common and the stigma surrounding mental health struggles is slowly diminishing. Not only are people more open to seeking help, but there is an increasing availability of resources. The pandemic brought mental health issues into sharper focus, which has prompted more support systems and workplace initiatives aimed at mental well-being."

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Mental health therapist Lynn Zakeri also noticed a similar progress in how we talk about mental health. "Whether it is in the schools or the workplace or online or even in families, we are talking about it a whole lot more. Self-care has become a pretty familiar word nowadays," she said.

"Figuring out how we ourselves take care of ourselves though can be quite personal. Some enjoy a massage, others a walk, and others a nap. There are several different ways we can recharge and reset and do the best we can. Sometimes self-compassion can go a lot farther than self-care. Often times I see clients get clarity in therapy about what they are going through and that in itself can feel very healing," she shared.