Gifts for Mental Health Support
Gifts for friends & loved ones to show your care & support.
General Gift Ideas
Items to make difficult days a little better.
A white noise machine is the perfect gift to show someone you live with that you respect their privacy during in home therapy sessions. This device is often found outside doors in therapists offices to dull sound on the outside and inside. It can als...
A set of wireless headphones that have noise cancellation and long battery life can be great for remote therapy sessions, following guided meditation or breathing exercises, listening to educational and informing podcasts, watching movies without int...
Chronic pain and other physical ailments can accompany psychiatric disabilities as well (and vice versa). Give someone the comfort of a heated blanket with an auto shut off feature for worry free warmth.
A back massager can help relieve some stress from anxiety and help someone wind down from a panic attack.
Encouraging those who are taking medication can be challenging at times. Maybe don't come off as the "DID YOU TAKE YOUR MEDICINE?!" type and be more the "Sorry you have to take meds, but at least they can be cute" type.
If your loved one has been crying it can leave them with sore eyes, a puffy face and irritated skin. To help them feel more comfortable give this cooling facial massage tool set that can be kept in the fridge and washed with regular dish soap for low...
Sleep is so important to mental health but often difficult to attain for those struggling with psychiatric difficulties. A luxurious sleep mask can reduce disturbances and irritation.
An oil diffuser is a reusable low effort way to make a space maintain a desirable scent. Patchouli is a nerve calming smell that also helps boost your mental state.
Citrus scents are the most uplifting scents, sage helps bring emotional calm.
I have PTSD and working on healing your brain is really hard. When someone shows true understanding its a blessing and that's what this little sticker does. It can go on laptops or water bottles and serve as a reminder that you recognize all the work...
Sometimes the right words mean more than any gift. Add your own positive feelings to this encouraging card and send it to someone who needs this reminder.
Gift Baskets & Kits
When one gift isn't enough.
A comforting care package that has you covered in the uplifting gift department.
A sunshine themed succulent and candle set. Comes in simple and deluxe options and if a live succulent isn't a good choice an artificial one can be substituted.
Bathing can take a lot of energy when you're coping with mental health struggles. Make it something to look forward to with a spa set.
Give someone a laugh and a fun activity with a sassy embroidery kit. As long as they know you take them seriously this can be a way to take away some of anxiety's control.
Gift Cards
Gift cards can be thoughtful gifts too.
Those struggling with with mental health often find peace in the company of animals. Sometimes they have emotional support animals or they just enjoy a home with a pet family. If you are missing work or financially unstable due to your medical condit...
Google Play Cards: If your intended gift receiver finds solace in video games, or if they use a sleep app or mental health tracker but can't afford the premium items, a Google play card can give them the choice of opening up some doors or getting som...
Make sure someone stays well fed during particularly rough patches with a HelloFresh gift card. If they like it they can purchase a subscription. Good food is a priority for good mental health.
Subscriptions & Services
Subscriptions can give ongoing support.
Sticking with the theme of making life easier, gifting someone an Amazon Prime Membership is like saying "I got your back". It can help and improve a person's quality and ease of living greatly. From pharmacy services, to streaming entertainment, and...
Music is often an uplifting friend & healer. Gifting a premium music app subscription will make it easier for your loved one to access music to help them cope at any time. Include headphones or a portable speaker for bonus points.
When you're down you might feel isolated, sometimes it helps to get outside of yourself but it's difficult to leave your comfort zone. Give the monthly gift of cool concepts and places to help someone feel connected and inspired.