Your Back-to-Basics Mental Health Toolkit

Have you been feeling off but can’t pinpoint exactly why? Does something in your life need to shift in order for you to achieve your goals or feel more grounded? Oftentimes, a big factor in getting stuck on our mental health journey is not knowing where to start. We feel bogged down by the pressure of mustering up our motivation, and option paralysis sets in. Whether you’re in a lingering funk or considering seeking a diagnosis, we have all asked ourselves: How do I start feeling better?

You could seek support from a therapist—that could very well be what you need—but you’d be surprised how effective making some behavioral changes can be when it comes to improving your mental health. We take a lot of the building blocks of mental wellness for granted, which is why this Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re bringing it back to basics. 

Rather than focusing on the notion of treating something specific, our goal is to equip you with tools you can whip out every single day—or any time you wake up feeling not quite yourself. We’ve compiled some of our favorite expert-approved articles and resources across five categories—meditation, movement, mind hacks, food, and human connection—that will help you take action toward better mental health. 

Take our quick and easy quiz to get a better sense of what mental health tool you should try first. It doesn’t actually matter what result you get on the quiz because anyone can benefit from every single one of the articles below. That said, we believe having a recommended jumping-off point can make all the difference.

When you get your results, go ahead and scroll down to the matching category and start checking out your options. There’s much to explore!