10 Instagram Accounts To Boost Your Mental Health

Social media probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words ‘good mental health’. Often times, this type of platform has the exact opposite effect, making us feel subpar in a world where everyone seems to lead better lives than us; Instagram and Facebook especially can put unrealistic expectations on us. But the good news is that there are social media accounts that are actually interested in provoking the reverse reaction.

The following accounts feature doodles, musings, cute dogs, and all sorts of things that are good and relaxing. It’s okay to follow dozens of social media accounts that only revolve around making you feel better and more valid. They can make you smile in times when the world and social media appear overwhelming. Check out 10 of the coolest Instagram accounts that can improve your mental health.

@makedaisychains:

 

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Boundaries are important and a life long navigation of learning what you need. [image description: a hand drawn illustration of a white cat face in a circle of purple. The outside circle is beige and has “be like a cat. Cute with boundaries” written in it. ] #mentalhealthrecovery

A post shared by Hannah Daisy ?️‍? (@makedaisychains) on Nov 1, 2018 at 1:28am PDT

@thelatestkate

 

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#anxiety #rest #mentalhealth #fox

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@bymariandrew

 

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@dogsofinstagram

 

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STORY TAKEOVER! “Don’t get tide down. It’s time for Corgi Beach Day!” writes @tofu_corgi | Tap our Stories and see all the adorable corgis in Halloween costumes! #dogsofinstagram

A post shared by DogsOf (@dogsofinstagram) on Oct 30, 2018 at 9:02am PDT

@thedogist

 

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Osi, Pomeranian (1 y/o), Spring & West Broadway, New York, NY • “He once ate my birth control. He was fine.”

A post shared by The Dogist (@thedogist) on Nov 1, 2018 at 12:32pm PDT

@theofficialsadghostclub

 

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Our brains aren’t always on our sides, it’s important not to let these negative thoughts take hold, breathe and remind yourself that these thoughts do NOT define you.

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@introvertdoodles

 

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Depression can play nasty tricks with your mind. The trickiest things depression tells me: 1) I have to pretend I’m okay 2) talking about depression makes it more real & thus more powerful 3) if people know, they’ll pity me / worry about me / smother me. ? I have to proactively remind myself that 1) pretending doesn’t help me as much as self-care does 2) it’s already real, but talking about it (esp. w/ my therapist) can sometimes lessen its grip 3) empathy isn’t such a horrible thing, sometimes it’s all right to be on the receiving end of it. ? What tricks does depression play on you? How do you keep yourself from falling into those traps?

A post shared by Marzi (@introvertdoodles) on Sep 27, 2018 at 6:43am PDT

@frizzkidart

 

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Today’s affirmation art: I hope you find healthy ways to cope with your rage. ? Hahahah sorry y’all I had to do something ridiculous and spooky for the first day of October. But seriously, don’t let your rage pile up inside you. Find a friend you can vent to, a place where you can relax away from all the bullshit and the things that infuriate you. Don’t be like Jason and go on a summer camp killing spree. That ain’t healthy. #art #artist #illustration #drawing #draw #affirmation #halloween #spooky #mentalhealth #selflove #selfcare #rage #fridaythe13th #jason #jasonvoorhees #horror #horrormovies #fanart #torontoartist

A post shared by Hana (@frizzkidart) on Oct 1, 2018 at 7:22am PDT

@sadgirlsclub

 

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Em here, my own anxiety got in the way of me posting here on my normally scheduled time. You exist outside your digital self. Remember that and do what you need to do ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [image description: one of the @ilovekotbonkers heads in pink with “self sabotage is difficult to recognize” on the forehead. background is red]

A post shared by Sad Girls Club (@sadgirlsclub) on Sep 1, 2018 at 7:01pm PDT

@bethdrawsthings

 

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