5 health systems with great mental health content

Americans are stressed — have been for years and will likely continue to be well into the future, according to data collected by the American Psychological Association (APA).

Since 2007, APA has commissioned an annual nationwide survey to examine the state of stress across the country and understand its impact. The Stress in America™ survey measures attitudes and perceptions among the general public. It’s intended to draw attention to the serious physical and emotional implications of stress.

Survey results in recent years show an alarming rise in the pressures Americans feel:

• Stress related to rising inflation in 2022
• Anxiety as we recovered from the collective trauma of COVID-19 in 2023
• Growing concerns around the future of our nation, economy and political climate in 2024

With the needle moving from noteworthy to concerning amounts of stress, health systems have a unique opportunity to provide resources that educate, support and empower their communities.

One powerful way to address this need is through mental wellness blogs that combine expert advice with compassionate storytelling. The best examples serve not only as valuable resources for patients but also as inspiration for healthcare writers and marketers striving to create content that resonates.

Below, we’ve rounded up standout examples of health systems doing just that. Whether you’re looking for mental health topics to write about or trusted resources for your own well-being, these examples have you covered.

Examples of great health system mental health content

These publications focus on a wide range of health and wellness topics. And they also serve as great mental health posts, offering advice for adults, kids, caregivers, clinicians, teachers and more.

As healthcare writers, we look to these resources for inspiration when developing content for health and wellness articles and lifestyle blogs. They combine compassionate writing and medical expertise to create helpful, actionable advice for their readers.

Let’s take a deep breath and dive in.

Example 1: Providence

Providence’s blog should be one of your first stops for mental health resources. They also offer a wealth of mental health resources across different platforms, including:

• The Talk 2 Be Well podcast
• The Work 2 Be Well program, which provides resources “to ensure parents, teens and educators have access to a free, clinically vetted curriculum and a movement to reduce stigma and amplify teen voices around mental health”
• The Talk with a Doc podcast, which sometimes covers mental health topics

Here’s an example of a recent post from Providence’s Body and Mind Team:

Example 2: AdventHealth

The AdventHealth blog is rich with resources on health, wellness and lifestyle topics, from self-care ideas for parents to tips for experiencing a stress-free Florida getaway. We also appreciate how AdventHealth addresses mental health issues for different populations, including teachers and caregivers.

An example of a recent self-care blog: Your Feelings Matter – New Dads and Mental Health.

Example 3: Cincinnati Children’s

Cincinnati Children’s serves as excellent inspiration for any pediatric blog. But, when it comes to kids’ mental health, they also have useful resources for helping your kids with mental health issues.

We especially liked their recent podcast, Namaste Together: Yoga for Kids. It invites open discussion on the impacts of yoga on children’s mental and physical well-being.

And this article about one of today’s hottest topics:

Example 4: Riverside Health

The Healthy YOU blog from Riverside Health provides a variety of mental health content. The blogs and podcasts are designed to promote understanding around behavioral health issues and encourage readers to enact positive strategies for self-care, like this one: How Women Can Balance Work, Family, and Life While Prioritizing Health and Self-Care.

They’re also mindful of addressing topics of interest to all their audiences. This blog, for example, explores substance use in older adults — an issue that’s not only on the rise but also weighs heavily on the minds of healthcare providers and caregivers.

Example 5: Montage Health

When you’re low on ideas, look to The Beat for inspiration. This Montage Health blog features insightful stories like this one, and advice from a variety of clinicians. We love their personable and straightforward approach, making sure the content is easy to understand and includes actionable takeaways for their readers.

Need help with mental health content?

This roundup includes just a few of our go-to resources, but countless health bloggers cover mental health, wellness and lifestyle topics. If you need help developing mental health content for your blog, reach out. Our expert content strategists and writers can help.

Editor’s note: This blog was originally published in November 2020. It was last updated in July 2025.

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