With “All the Way to the River,” the mega-bestselling author opens up about her dazzling, devastating relationship with Rayya Elias, and finding the courage to tell the truth.
Though we’re all invariably affected by the chemicals in our brains and the experiences we’ve lived through, open conversations on mental health remain taboo. It’s only in collectively lifting our voices, sharing our stories and asking for support that we begin to chip away at that stigma—building communities that uplift and inspire with compassion and without judgement. Whether you’re managing symptoms of mental illness, unpacking trauma or just trying to de-stress from your busy life, you owe it to yourself to speak up about what’s on your mind and find a self-care practice that works best for you. Here, you’ll find personal stories and resources that open up dialogues on mental well-being so we can all weather the storm, heal and thrive. Be well, tend to your mind and take heart: You’re never alone. —Alanna McAuliffe, Audible Editor
Please note that the collection below contains intimate recollections and fictional reconstructions of mental illness and traumatic events that may be triggering for some listeners. Listen with care.
Featured Content
Canadian Creators
These listens from Canadian writers meditate on mental health, recovery, grief and more.
Embracing the Soundscape of Well-Being
Discover how music and sound can support your mental health journey.
Real Stories of Resilience
These memoirs are unapologetic beacons of visibility, hope, empathy and understanding.
Prioritize Self-Care and Well-Being
From actionable advice to meditative mindset shifts, these listens can offer some relief.
Finding Support Through Therapy and Treatment
These listens end the stigma around seeking mental health care.
Coping with Anxiety, Depression and OCD
Whatever worries or woes you’re braving, remember that you’re never facing them alone.
Enduring Through Grief and Loss
If you or someone you know is muddling through the unimaginable, these audiobooks offer solace and support.
Navigating Addiction and Recovery
Listens that travel the non-linear path of dependency and sobriety.
Recognizing and Healing from Trauma
Though the work is difficult, uncovering the pains of our past and present offers a new path forward.
Body Image and Recovering from Disordered Eating
Free yourself from body shame with these supportive, paradigm-shifting listens.
Managing Stress and Avoiding Burn-Out
Learn how to set boundaries, achieve work-life balance and honour the need for rest.
Easing the Pain of Difficult Relationships
Listens to help renew confidence, soothe, and set boundaries after coping with unhealthy behaviour.
Depictions of Mental Health in Fiction
Fictional narratives that get to the heart of the realities of living with mental health struggles.
Mental Health for Kids and Teens
Stories to help young listeners better understand those big fears, thoughts and feelings.
