The topic of mental health has received an increasing amount of media attention in recent years, and rightly so—how we discuss mental health issues has a big impact on how we treat them and how we treat those who live with mental illness. This makes it all the more important for people—whether they live with mental illness or not—to understand what it means to care for your mental well-being and how to improve mental health for all.
Mental illnesses are as varied and unique as the people who live with them. Substance abuse, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and many other conditions all fall under the umbrella of mental illness. But even those who do not have a diagnosable condition may struggle with their mental health from time to time, especially in light of the stressors of the past few years. While podcasters should not be treated as medical experts and you should avoid using podcasts to replace professional, personalized psychiatric care, mental health podcasts can still be a valuable and reassuring resource for many.
