Top Ten Twitters

1. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (****)
@NIMHgov
This twitter is a great resource! They cover issues from Binge Eating Disorder to Depression and Anxiety. They have 756K followers and provide a user friendly platform for discussing mental health issues.

2. Buddhist Meditation (***)
@FindInnerPeace
Regardless of your religious affiliation this twitter can provide insight and support when working towards having peace and loving kindness in your daily life. It focuses on positivity and different meditation techniques that can help in managing stress, anxiety, and depression. They also post thought quotes from various Buddhist monks and meditation instructors.

3. Health Body Mind (***)
@GlasgowPsych
Glasgow is an independent psychological service based in Glasgow, Scotland. This twitter focuses on looking at what happiness means and ways to process your daily life and stay optimist about the future.

4. Mindfulness Project (**)
@LondonMindful
This twitter focuses on the here and now and self-compassion. They also post tips, videos, and articles about mediation, stress management, and setting a good example for others.

5. Teen Substance Abuse (****)
@ASKDrugAbuse
This twitter focuses on providing education about the prevalence and consequences of adolescent substance abuse. It provides resources for seeking treatment and outlines the signs of substance abuse for friends/family members who are concerned about their loved ones.

6. Substance Abuse
@Substance_Abuse (**)
This twitter account focuses on the physical effects of substance abuse and the health issues that come about with prolonged abuse. It also provides information on the history of substance abuse and the development drug use throughout the 20th century.

7. Centre for Suicide Prevention (*****)
@cspyyc
This twitter provides information, resources, and facts about suicide and suicide prevention. This is a place where you can post for support and receive updates on the most recent research.

8. WomenYouShouldKnow (***)
@WomenYSK
This twitter is catered to sharing stories of dynamic and strong women who have overcome tremendous odds. Issues covered are ones such as anorexia, bulimia, sexism, accomplishing marathons, etc.

9. Battling Bulimia (***)
@Prettyinthin
The hashtag is #NoBingeNewYear and details the struggle and mindset of someone struggling with bulimia. At first glance I thought it was a pro-bulimia twitter but upon further reading I realized it was just an honest depiction of the struggle, the most shocking of which are the maladaptive self-attacking thoughts that accompany the mental illness. This girl’s twitter shows her struggle with depression, anxiety, and perfectionism.

10. EH Depression
@depression (****)
This twitter focuses on depression awareness and tips for daily coping. It also covers issues such as eating disorders, perfectionism, anxiety, and anger. It provides information on signs of depression and strategies for improving physical and mental health.