We often hear about staying away from social media to help with our mental health. While this is still a key factor to having a balanced life there are some great resources to be found on our phones! So, instead of aimlessly scrolling through Tik Tok we found some users who can help boost your mental health.
Tik Tok has certainly gained popularity through the pandemic. While topics can vary from Bachelor Nation news to viral dance trends and cleaning hacks it also serves as a great place to get real authentic stories surrounding various mental health disorders. You can find tons of mental health and self-care tips just by searching #mentalhealthmatters.
But in case you wanted someone else to take the thinking out of searching, here’s a list of awesome mental health professionals and advocates for you to check out today!
Micheline Maalouf, LMHC
@micheline.maalouf
Micheline Maalouf is a Florida-based licensed therapist who specializes in trauma and anxiety. Her videos cover a wide variety of mental health topics with information, answers to followers’ questions and practical tips to try. She is also a co-host for the podcast Anxious Like You that focuses on guests' experiences with anxiety.
TJ Hoegh
@tik_tok_counseling
TJ Hoegh is a licensed therapist whose Tik Tok posts give advice and information "according to a therapist". Don't be fooled by how young he looks, his 8+ years working in the mental health field make him an awesome resource to better understand mental health topics. He also offers various resources like two different hotlines in his LinkTree, which can be found in his bio.
Wednesday Holmes
@hellomynameiswednesday
If you're looking for some beautiful and inspirational artwork, look no further than Wednesday's Tik Tok (and Instagram!). Wednesday is a London based Illustrator, Designer, Writer and Queer community organizer. Their art covers a range of topics such as TGNCI (Transgender, Non Conforming, Intersex) advocacy, mental health, recovery and unity. Like their designs? You can also support their mission, and spread awareness, by buying their clothing designs at the link in their bio.
Dr. Melissa Shepard
@drshepard_md
Dr. Melissa Shepard's Tik Tok is a great mix of mental health education and her own struggles, often in a comedic light. Dr. Shepard has expertise in treating a wide variety of mental health problems and she even provides courses for managing various mental health issues through her blog, which can be found in the link in her bio.
Christopher Diquone
@thecoachingcounselor
Christopher Diquone is a counselor and High School Football Coach who breaks down mental health disorders while boosting you up. His videos offer information on specific disorders, general and self care tips.
Lindsay Fleming, LPC
@lindsay.fleminglpc
Lindsay Fleming is a licensed therapist who primarily works with kids, teens and young adults. Her Tik Tok posts are upbeat and fun but are also filled with information for both young people and their parents to help navigate mental health struggles.
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