Though we’re all invariably affected by the chemicals in our brains and the experiences we’ve lived through, open conversations on mental health remain taboo. But it’s only in collectively lifting our voices, sharing our stories, and asking for support that we begin to chip away at that stigma—building communities that uplift and inspire with compassion and without judgment. Whether you’re managing symptoms of mental illness, unpacking trauma, or just trying to de-stress from your busy life, you owe it to yourself to speak up about what’s on your mind and find a self-care practice that works best for you. Here, you’ll find personal stories and resources that open up dialogues on mental well-being so we can all weather the storm, heal, and thrive. Be well, tend to your mind, and take heart: You’re never alone. —Alanna McAuliffe, Audible Editor
Please note that the collection below contains intimate recollections and fictional reconstructions of mental illness and traumatic events that may be triggering for some listeners. Listen with care.
Embracing the Soundscape of Well-Being
Discover how soothing sounds and mellifluous melodies can support your mental health journey.
Real Stories of Resilience
These memoirs are unapologetic beacons of visibility, hope, empathy, and understanding.
Finding Self-Love Through Self-Care
From actionable advice to meditative mindset shifts, these listens can offer some relief.
Finding Support Through Therapy and Treatment
From memoir to nonfic to self-dev, these listens end the stigma around seeking mental health care.
Coping with Anxiety and Depression
Whatever worries or woes you’re braving, remember that you’re never facing them alone.
Enduring Through Grief and Loss
If you or someone you know is muddling through the unimaginable, these audiobooks offer solace and support.
Navigating Addiction and Recovery
Travel the nonlinear path of dependency and sobriety with listens filled with the promise of freedom and peace.
Recognizing and Healing from Trauma
Though the work is difficult, uncovering the pains of our past and present offers a new path forward.
Body Image and Recovering from Disordered Eating
Free yourself from body shame and bolster your treatment plan with supportive, paradigm-shifting listens.
Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout
Learn how to set necessary boundaries, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and honor the need for rest.
Easing the Pain of Difficult Relationships
Listens to help renew confidence, soothe, and set boundaries after coping with abusive behavior.
Depictions of Mental Health in Fiction
Though these narratives are imagined, they get to the heart of the realities of living with mental illness.
Mental Health for Kids and Teens
Stories to help young listeners better understand those big fears, thoughts, and feelings.
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Healing listens for National PTSD Awareness Month
This June, we acknowledge and honor all those who struggle with PTSD and offering resources for understanding and opportunities for healing.
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The age-old practice of healing through story is taking off with both therapists and patients. Here’s what you need to know.
Celebrate neurodiversity with the best listens on living with ADHD
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or simply looking to learn more, these essential resources on ADHD shatter stigma and uplift different ways of thinking.
“The Husbands” illustrates the madness of modern dating
Holly Gramazio’s novel about a fantasy attic that produces an endless stream of husbands highlights the decision paralysis that comes in a world with too many choices.
Finally, a how-to for wallflowers
Aparna Nancherla challenges misconceptions about introverts in her Audible Original podcast, "The Introvert’s Survival Guide."
Comedian Gary Gulman imparts lessons on depression in "Misfit"
The stand-up success reveals how being healthy—with the help of exercise and audiobooks—is much better for an artist than being sick.
Truth through comedy
Black artists, writers, and comedians who have found humor in the hard parts.
Medical mysteries for true crime fans
From patient memoirs to investigative podcasts, the hunt for a diagnosis involves unusual suspects, diligent detective work, and a singular crime scene—the body.
The bleak history and brilliant outlook of "Man's Search for Meaning"
Viktor E. Frankl shares a striking personal account of his experience in a Nazi concentration camp in this philosophical memoir.
Candice Kumai’s "Spirited" Is a Modern Guide to Buddhist Principles and How to Apply Them
The writer, chef, and wellness icon explores the messy, painful, beautiful business of living—and the power of embracing our suffering.
How to Heal—or Heal From—a Dysfunctional Family
Mental health expert Nedra Glover Tawwab unpacks how to best approach difficult conversations and set healthy boundaries in "Drama Free."
Listens to get through the SAD-dest time of year
Whether you hope to learn more about seasonal depression, embrace your feelings, or look for some escapism, these listens can power you through the end-of-winter blues.