Powerful Songs About Mental Health To Make You Feel Less Alone
Musicians have been creating poignant songs for years that really capture what it's like to experience an issue with your mental health. (Photo: Guido Mieth via Getty Images)
Mental health is a major theme in a lot of art today, particularly music.
As our society continues to break down the stigma around talking about struggles, many public figures are sharing their experiences with issues like depression, anxiety and grief. For musicians, this conversation takes place not only in interviews, but in their songs as well.
From personal narratives to general commentary about mental illness, a lot of popular music deals with these very real issues ― and it serves as a reminder to listeners who are also struggling that they are not alone.
To help foster awareness and acceptance of mental health, we’ve rounded up 18 songs with lyrics about topics like therapy, depression, anxiety and more.
This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated.
