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If you’re shopping for someone with a mental illness, you probably want a gift that does more than collect dust. You want something that says, “I see you. I believe you. I’m here.” The good news? The best mental health gifts don’t have to be expensive, fancy, or “perfect.” The best gifts for someone with a mental illness are practical, comforting, and respect the reality of mental illness — not the Instagram version of “self-care.”
Below are 15 thoughtful mental health gifts that can genuinely support someone living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or another mental health condition.
Why Buy a Mental Health Gift?
I want to say up front, you…