Songs That Inspire Mental Wellness

May 21, 2018

In the words of our co-founder Lady Gaga, “Music is one of the most powerful things the world has to offer. No matter what race or religion or nationality or sexual orientation or gender that you are, it has the power to unite us.” We know that music has the power to heal. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve curated a playlist that inspires the listener to prioritize and care for their mental wellness.  Check them out below, and hear the full playlist on Spotify!

Marry The Night by Lady Gaga

No list of empowering songs is ever complete without “Marry the Night” by our fearless leader, Lady Gaga!

In My Blood by Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes was already the coolest before he released this song, but in his latest single “In My Blood,” he opens up about his mental health, and we couldn’t be more proud of him!  Opening up the conversation about mental health helps break the stigma.  Go, Shawn, go!

Love Myself by Hailee Steinfeld

BREAKING NEWS, EVERYONE:  TIME TO TURN UP YOUR SPEAKERS!  Hailee Steinfeld’s “Love Myself” is a banger, and it’s time to sing along with it at the time of your lungs to celebrate how AMAZING you are!!

No Tears Left to Cry by Ariana Grande 

Ariana is back, and she’s here to encourage us to get back up and dance!

Control by Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson’s success can be defined by one word: Control.  Early in her career, she set herself apart from her famous siblings by embracing her own image, ideas, and sound and putting them at the forefront of her album Control, and the rest is history.

Neverland by Zendaya

We’ll just leave these beautiful lyrics here: “Picture a land you never have seen / Life is eternal and evergreen / Future of happiness all in your hands / All in this place I created / That I call Neverland.”

I’m Good by The Mowgli’s

It’s been a rough winter for a lot of us — hang in there, summer is almost here!  Play this song by The Mowgli’s to start getting those summer vibes going!

The Greatest by Sia

Sia’s “The Greatest” is, well, the greatest!  Check it out!

Just Like Fire by P!nk

Do you need a reminder of how awesome you are?  Well, P!nk is here to remind you that you are FIRE!

Soy Yo by Bomba Estereo

This one by Bomba Estéreo will have you shouting “Soy Yo” by the end!”

The Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga

Dear reader, we may be at the end of our list, but really, it’s just “The Edge of Glory”- Check out all the other songs on our playlist below!  What’s your favorite?!