Health Female: The Biggest Mental Health Stories of 2021

Thursday, December 9, 2021

The Biggest Mental Health Stories of 2021

Verywell Mind's 2021 year-in-review is a reflection of all that we've faced in 2021. The highs and lows. The hope, the disappointment, and everything in between. This was not the year we started talking about mental health, but it is the year that solidified the topic in our collective consciousness. Mental health is no longer the hidden pandemic or the thing we're too afraid to talk about, and will continue to do so long after the pandemic is over.

This year reminded us of the importance of getting proactive about managing our mental health. Whether that means dealing with our stress through a variety of healthy coping strategies or seeing a therapist to address some underlying issues, the importance of psychological well-being has been—and will remain—at the forefront of our minds.

Here are some of the biggest stories in mental health that we covered over the past year:

Financial anxiety is on the rise, especially for younger people.
World-class athletes like Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles spoke out about their mental health.
Workers resigned in droves in search of more flexibility, better pay, and better environments.
Climate concerns sparked greater fear for the future.

While 2021 was a step up from last year in many ways, much of the stress of 2020 remains. We're more aware than ever, though, of the need to keep talking about our mental health, keep taking care of ourselves, and keep supporting each other as we head into 2022.