Top 10 Mental Health Influencers

This month we celebrate Mental Health and influencers who make a difference by sharing their stories to help give others strength. During the last year and a half, life has been tough with the Covid pandemic and the stress that comes along with it. Whether you are working from home, looking after family, not being able to visit someone you love or just having a tough time, these top 10 influencers share their opinions and ways to help get through hard times. 

1. Hannah Daisy (United Kingdom) 

Hannah Daisy is an avid mental health advocate who uses a very unique approach in order to shed light on mental health-related topics. What is different & special about them is that unlike other influencers, they use their art to tackle topics such as anxiety, intrusive thoughts & overall mental health. By using extremely colorful creations, they manage to educate others on the importance of being mentally healthy. Plus, they are also an advocate for the LGTBQIA+ community which is why most of their content is focused on the struggles that the community faces.

Instagram: 165K Followers

2. Matthias James Barker (United States)

Matthias is a psychotherapist and content creator who is all about helping people move “towards what's meaningful despite hardship”. He is known for his cozy, deep and meaningful videos that are simply precious. What is truly unique about Matthias is his ability to make you feel safe and understood just through the screen in a matter of seconds! This mental health specialist also has his own clinical practice, where he specializes in treating childhood trauma and marital issues. Overall, Matthias manages to change the lives of millions and he definitely deserves a spot on our list!

TikTok: 2.1M Followers

Instagram: 243K Followers

3. Divija Bhasin (India) 

Divija is a mental health advocate and psychology student who has decided to create content that will help diminish the stigma around mental health issues. Her aim is to normalise conversations around mental health by showcasing the different ways people encounter issues in everyday life. Her amazing approach to making her followers feel comfortable while at the same time educating them is definitely working, as her captivated fanbase keeps growing.

Instagram: 80K Followers

4. Widya Soraya (The Netherlands) 

Widya is a spiritual influencer who loves to take her audience along through her healing journey. She wants to let her followers know that it’s important to deal with mental health and be kind to yourself. She tackles topics that she struggles with herself and hopes to inspire others to open up about them as well. Widya advises to embrace your pain in order to be released from it. On her TikTok she shares daily reminders, affirmations and words you should tell yourself that will help you on your own journey. She believes that everyone deserves to be healed. 

TikTok: 125K Followers

5. Vera Camilla  (The Netherlands) 

Vera Camilla is a Dutch YouTuber who addresses topics like Body Confidence and Mental Health. After struggling with a burn-out herself, Vera took a 2-year break from being a fulltime beauty blogger but came back stronger than ever. She decided that it was time to spread a different message to her community. On her channels she now openly talks about her recovery process, but also about the effects of hormones to the female body and mind. She doesn’t want to be the person with all the answers, but someone you can relate to.
Instagram: 215K Followers
Youtube: 267K Subscribers

6. Tabitha Brown (United States) 

Tabitha is widely popular on both Instagram and TikTok. Her journey to fame can be attributed to the constant words of encouragement she gives to her followers. From her soothing voice and healthy recipes to self-care tips and witty personality, Tabitha does it all. In a world where social media is filled with constant pressure and standards, Tabitha is a breath of fresh air. 

Instagram: 3.8M Followers

TikTok: 4.9M Followers

7. Jessica Clemons (United States)

Jessica is a board-certified psychologist based in NYC who uses her platform on Instagram to destigmatize the conversations around mental health. She’s always offering tips and tricks to help her audience positively improve their lives through self-care, mental health resources and even live sessions on her page. 

Instagram: 85K Followers

8. Alexandra Gurgel (Brazil) 

Alexandra Gurgel is a writer, journalist and influencer who created the Instagram and Youtube Channel ‘Alexandrismos’. In her channels, she talks about body positivity, acceptance & self-love. She is also the founder of the ‘#CorpoLivre Movement’ which emphasizes self-esteem. Alexandra always tackles mental health along her channels, giving her audience plenty of information on how to keep up the good spirit.

Instagram: 1M Followers

Youtube: 497K Subscribers

9. Christina Wolfgram (The United States) 

Christina has been a content creator for some time now and has become a big inspiration to many. She is a comedian and uses her voice and humor to talk about her own personal mental health care struggles and has helped others along the way. She posts a mix of comedic and lifestyle content with the intention of making sure that people struggling do not feel alone. Her mix of content and ability to help others is why she is part of this top 10! 

Instagram: 48K Followers

10. Dr. Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju (India) 

Trinetra is one of India's first trans woman doctor, as well as a medical student, activist, and artist. The 23-year-old popular vlogger has been grabbing attention by documenting her transition journey on her online platform under the title ‘The Trinetra Method’. She strives to impart wisdom through multiple topics like gender, sexuality, queerphobia, bullying, mental health and feminism.

Instagram: 215K Followers

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