11.9K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 385 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/mentalhealth Traffic & Engagement r/mentalhealth Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/mentalhealth Most Active Times When r/mentalhealth Is Most Active
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r/mentalhealth Flair Performance r/mentalhealth Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Need Support | 2.8K (23.5%) | 2 |
| Content Warning: Suicidal Thoughts / Self Harm | 2.6K (21.6%) | 4 |
| Question | 2.2K (18.1%) | 2 |
| Venting | 2.0K (16.8%) | 3 |
| Opinion / Thoughts | 786 (6.6%) | 4 |
| Sadness / Grief | 460 (3.9%) | 5 |
| Content Warning: Violence | 203 (1.7%) | 2 |
| Content Warning: Addiction / Substance Abuse | 180 (1.5%) | 3 |
| Content Warning: Sexual Assault | 171 (1.4%) | 6 |
| Inspiration / Encouragement | 144 (1.2%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/mentalhealth Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/mentalhealth
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| feel | 1.0K (8.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| help | 785 (6.6%) | 3 | 2 |
| life | 703 (5.9%) | 4 | 2 |
| know | 679 (5.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| need | 652 (5.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| i'm | 627 (5.3%) | 2 | 2 |
| mental | 575 (4.8%) | 4 | 3 |
| myself | 468 (3.9%) | 2 | 2 |
| don't | 455 (3.8%) | 2 | 2 |
| health | 446 (3.7%) | 4 | 3 |
r/mentalhealth Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/mentalhealth
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/mentalhealth Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/mentalhealth
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I found my senior portrait glued to my Dad’s Penthouse magazine
My dad killed himself due to child support
Is this normal behavior for a 4 year old? (Disturbing content warning)
My brother killed himself today
Mental health hotlines are a fucking scam.
Baby can read my mind
The Hate Against Indians Is Slowly Breaking Me ,I Wish I Was Born Somewhere Else
For a society that claims to be anti-s*icide, it does very little to actually save people.
It's unfair that my parents had me so late in their lives
My 24-year-old daughter has given up on life, and I don’t know how to help her anymore
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I found my senior portrait glued to my Dad’s Penthouse magazine | 1.0K | 183 | text | Jul 25 |
| My dad killed himself due to child support | 772 | 108 | text | Jul 3 |
| Is this normal behavior for a 4 year old? (Disturbing content warning) | 616 | 264 | text | Jul 12 |
| My brother killed himself today | 558 | 71 | text | Jul 1 |
| Mental health hotlines are a fucking scam. | 510 | 48 | text | Jul 13 |
| Baby can read my mind | 400 | 128 | text | Jul 27 |
| The Hate Against Indians Is Slowly Breaking Me ,I Wish I Was Born Somewhere Else | 398 | 291 | text | Jul 16 |
| For a society that claims to be anti-s*icide, it does very little to actually save people. | 342 | 67 | text | Jul 28 |
| It's unfair that my parents had me so late in their lives | 307 | 518 | text | Jul 16 |
| My 24-year-old daughter has given up on life, and I don’t know how to help her anymore | 281 | 36 | text | Jul 20 |
r/mentalhealth Audience Overlap r/mentalhealth Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/mentalhealth FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/mentalhealth
What's the best time to post on r/mentalhealth?
Based on posting volume, r/mentalhealth is most active on Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/mentalhealth?
r/mentalhealth averages 385 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/mentalhealth get?
Posts on r/mentalhealth average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/mentalhealth get most?
On r/mentalhealth, most posts are text posts (100%)