Top 10 Songs About Mental Health

Exploring mental health through music, these songs will speak to meany. For this list, we’ll be looking at some of the most personal songs written by artists with a message about their struggles. Our countdown includes "Head Above Water," "Breathin," "U," and more! What do YOU think is the best song about mental health? Let us know in the comments!

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[MsMojo]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we're looking at the best songs about mental health! Would you like to see other videos for mental health awareness month? Let us know below!

[emilydominko]

Linkin Park should’ve been on the list! Chester Bennington’s songs with Linkin Park are literally about his mental health!

[megamoviez]

I know they aren’t about mental health but Rachel Platten literally saved my life. Years ago back in high school I almost committed suicide when both “Stand By You” and “Fight Song” came on the radio back to back. I just listened to the lyrics and realized I wasn’t alone and I needed to fight the pain I’ve been feeling. So thank you Rachel Platten.

[Syl]

Head Above Water is the best song Avril has written in years. Absolutely phenomenal.

[letstalkaboutit]

The fact that “this is me trying” by Taylor Swift is not here is my villain origin story. That song has helped me through so much

[Jeremiah_Rivers]

"Fight Song." It's one of the songs I believe should be a theme song for anyone struggling to speak out about their mental health.

[abigailaceves]

Most of the time, I listen to music for their catchy tunes. However, there are times where songs like Prince of Egypt’s When You Believe, Fight Song, Demi Lovato’s Warrior and Hurt just feels impactful for the meaning behind the lyrics. Thank you, Ms. Mojo

[Kenna_B]

Rob Thomas's song Her Diamonds is about his wife's battle with an autoimmune disorder. I have never heard what we (people with AI disorders) and our families go through (both mentally and physically) put so truthfully and eloquently.

[KBelkHighlights]

Anyone is such a deep song. Demi was crying out for help in that performance and no one was listening. 😩🥺

[TheSelene]

Heavy by Linkin Park is a great song too. The lyrics are just so powerful with the opening line “ I don’t like my mind right now”. And the fact it was released after Chesters suicide always hit home with me

[viaallaire]

This is me trying by Taylor swift really helped me. It’s amazing and it highlights how everyday, people struggle with mental health issues and make the choice to keep trying because when you are struggling thats the hardest part and no one really appreciates that. It’s an amazing song

[alfeekariuki]

Personally, Breaking the Habit by Linkin Park has been my breakthrough song. It helped me through the darkest times of alcoholism. It served to remind me that I can break the habit and be free so thanks to the vocals of Chester and the powerful lyrics...am now two years sober. The other one is Strength of the Mind by Killswitch Engage. The part where Jesse Leach sings:
I've seen rock bottom and I've smashed my fists against it
Just keep telling yourself it will be alright...helps me to live a day at a time.

It gets dark some days and other days, it is blissful.

Watching this video helped me realise other songs to add to my list.

Please add these two songs in a future MsMojo list on songs about mental health.

[Darkswanknight]

As someone who suffers from mental health problems I love when artists are honest about mental health. I will say some of my favourite songs are by citizen solider who often discuss mental health in basically all their songs.

[MsMockingjay]

I still remember exactly when I first heard ‘Skyscraper’ even 11 years later. In that time I’ve been in and out of therapy, started meds, and been in and out of the hospital for suicide ideation and attempts. Today I wear ‘skyscraper’ permanently on my spine to remind myself to always stand tall. I’m so proud to be standing here, a warrior. I’m forever grateful to Demi and their music. ❤️

[raymccrory]

During the whole countdown, I just assumed that everybody hurts by R.E.M. would be number one. I can’t believe it is not even listed anywhere here.

[jasminerucker]

Whitney Houston’s I look to you will FOREVER hit different for me personally. I remember falling in love with her music all over again as a kid then she made a mild comeback to pass away from OD so suddenly.. music is spiritual and I wish more artists.. true artists got recognition for that alone 💯🙌🏽

[zanekaelberer]

Some of my favorite mental health songs are “Numb Little Bug” by Em Biehold, “Way Less Sad” by AJR, “Happier” by Marshmellow, and pretty much every song P!nk has done. “Hurts 2b Human”, “What about us”, “Beautiful Trama”, and Perfect” to name a few. Not every mental health song has to be about the lows of mental health. Sometimes we beat ourselves up too much especially in the recovery process and we don’t celebrate the little successes which can lead to spiraling down again.

[cuteizombi]

Eminem's Stan gets me every time I love the fact that he used this as a way to reach out to his fans it's not only really dark it also has an important message behind it not only a really good story but the message behind the song is amazing this is why I love and respect Eminem as an artist if he can't reach out with words he'll reach out in another way

[evanblack]

Three Linkin Park songs deserved honorable mentions: "Breaking the Habit", "Heavy" and "One More Light"

[JonathanLasry]

I was never able to listen to Skyscraper the same way after Demi’s documentary….

I’m very glad you mentioned Avril Lavigne’s Head Above Water, it’s such a great underrated song