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. 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 judgement. 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.
British Creators
These listens from British writers meditate on mental health, recovery, grief and more.
Embracing the Soundscape of Well-Being
Discover how music and sound can support your mental health journey.
Real Stories of Resilience
These memoirs are unapologetic beacons of visibility, hope, empathy and understanding.
Prioritise Self-Care and Well-Being
From actionable advice to meditative mindset shifts, these listens can offer some relief.
Finding Support Through Therapy and Treatment
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
Audiobooks that offer solace and support.
Navigating Addiction and Recovery
Listens that ravel the non-linear path of dependency and sobriety.
Recognising 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 with these supportive, paradigm-shifting listens.
Managing Stress and Avoiding Burn-Out
Learn how to set boundaries, achieve work-life balance and honour the need for rest.
Easing the Pain of Difficult Relationships
Listens to help renew confidence, soothe, and set boundaries after coping with abusive behaviour.
Depictions of Mental Health in Fiction
Fictional narratives that get to the heart of the realities of living with mental health struggles.
Mental Health for Kids and Teens
Stories to help young listeners better understand those big fears, thoughts and feelings.
Featured Content
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.
Dylan Mulvaney’s “Paper Doll” is the three-dimensional story of a woman in transition
The trans icon talks about resolving her quarter-life crisis, exploring an edgier version of herself, what she learned from Beergate, and what she’s excited to do next.
Mel Robbins wants you to listen to the only voice that matters: your own
The bestselling inspirational author explains how to break free of external validation.
The best sober-curious listens to hear this Dry January
For those thinking about stopping or reducing their alcohol intake, the right audiobook — from candid recovery memoirs to tactical how-tos — can be a surprisingly powerful tool.
Matt Haig embraces “The Life Impossible” in his fantastical new novel about second chances
The bestselling author of “The Midnight Library” has written an ode to recovery through the epistolary tale of a retired teacher finding a new life in Ibiza.
Kate Muir shares "Everything You Need to Know About the Pill"
Drawing on interviews with the leading medical experts and her own tumultuous journey with contraception, Muir's latest work debunks the myths, bad advice and common misinformation that women have received about the pill.
Nicolas Hamilton has our attention
In "Now That I Have Your Attention," the racing driver and motivational speaker shares how he pushed himself beyond the physical limits of what anyone had ever expected of him.
“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.
Lucy Edwards is "Blind Not Broken"
Part memoir and part self-help guide, disability activist Lucy Edwards's new audiobook shares how being blind won’t ever hold her back.
Bryony Gordon's "Mad Woman" shows us how views on mental health can change
In the long-anticipated follow-up to "Mad Girl," Bryony Gordon details her daily challenges with obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia and addiction, and the effect that perimenopause and hormones can have on mental health for women.
15 Best Mental Health Audiobooks for Your Well-Being
In a world that feels increasingly chaotic, taking care of your mental health is becoming more important than ever. These brilliant audiobooks are here to put a warm arm around your shoulder.