35 Mental Health Quotes To Remind You Of Your Strength, Courage And Ability At All Times

The bestselling author grew a large readership from his first book, Reasons To Stay Alive, in which he discusses his experience with depression and suicidal thoughts. Haig regularly shares quotes which those with depression, anxiety or mental health issues are likely to find relatable, and given the way Haig turned his life around, reassuring.

Adwoa Aboah's digital platform Gurls Talk provides support, advice and resources for young women, discussing everything from mental health to sexuality to self-care. The platform regularly shares mental health quotes from Adwoa and other illustrators, like this one by Katie Cruz, if you're in need of a pick-me-up.

TalkSpace is an American virtual therapy organisation, which regularly shares advice, quotes and tips on its Instagram page. The platform was even highlighted by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex when they celebrated mental health on their Instagram page in 2019.

As well as big, all-encompassing mental health organisations, there are many smaller, more focussed charities to help with specific mental health conditions too. For example, OCD Action and Anxiety UK.

Cox is a writer and poet and much of her work focuses on mental health and its destigmatisation. Her debut collection of poems, She Must Be Mad was dedicated 'for every woman surviving and thriving in today's world' and 'for every girl who feels too much'.

Established following the death of George Floyd amid a growing concern over Black people's mental health in light of the most recent global example of prejudice, discrimination, racism and violence towards Black people, Black Minds Matter UK crowdfunded for support. The organisation's mission is to make mental health support accessible for Black people in the country and available from Black mental health professionals.

On their Instagram, they provide empowering affirmations as well as tips, resources and events.

Entrepreneur, writer and motivational speaker Adrian Michael Green regularly posts mental health quotes to his platform too.

Because, Oprah always knows best.

The Latest Kate pairs her cute illustrations of animals with uplifting and important mental health quotes.

Belfast-based poet and writer Gill has been described as one of the biggest 'insta-poets' around. Her work often aims to empower, and uplift girls and women.

Shout is a crisis helpline which supports people struggling with their mental health via a text line. Backed by Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, since launching last year, the group's Instagram has now gained 45,000 followers.

Journalist, author and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon posts real and unfiltered images to her Instagram account as well as quotes of her own and from those she admires. As the author of Mad Girl, which told the story of her OCD,Glorious Rock Bottom - chronicling her alcoholism - and You Got This, an uplifting self-help style book girls, she's definitely qualified enough to dish out the quotes.