608 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/mentalillness Traffic & Engagement r/mentalillness Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/mentalillness Most Active Times When r/mentalillness Is Most Active
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r/mentalillness Flair Performance r/mentalillness Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice Needed | 248 (41.1%) | 2 |
| Trigger Warning | 101 (16.7%) | 2 |
| Venting | 85 (14.1%) | 4 |
| Discussion | 47 (7.8%) | 3 |
| Self Harm | 43 (7.1%) | 2 |
| Support | 31 (5.1%) | 1 |
| Medication | 21 (3.5%) | 2 |
| Relationships | 8 (1.3%) | 2 |
| Resources | 6 (1.0%) | 1 |
| I Made This! | 5 (0.8%) | 2 |
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r/mentalillness Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/mentalillness
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| mental | 53 (8.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| help | 47 (7.7%) | 2 | 3 |
| feel | 36 (5.9%) | 1 | 1 |
| know | 34 (5.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| health | 30 (4.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| need | 28 (4.6%) | 1 | 3 |
| myself | 27 (4.4%) | 2 | 2 |
| i'm | 27 (4.4%) | 3 | 3 |
| want | 26 (4.3%) | 3 | 3 |
| don't | 24 (4.0%) | 3 | 4 |
r/mentalillness Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/mentalillness
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/mentalillness Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/mentalillness
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Do not call crisis hotlines.
Is it true that most psych wards in the US strip search you on admission?
i masterbate to gang rape porn
aren’t mental health subreddits supposed to be supportive? because the lack of empathy is exhausting.
I've completely fucked up my life. It's over
failed suicide attempts
I want to get checked for organ damage but I'm afraid my doctor will commit me involuntarily for a past suicide attempt.
Mental health as disability
I had someone just "check up on me" for the first time, it made me really happy
I genuinely don't understand what makes suicide such a taboo topic
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do not call crisis hotlines. | 137 | 45 | text | Sep 18 |
| Is it true that most psych wards in the US strip search you on admission? | 37 | 50 | text | Sep 19 |
| i masterbate to gang rape porn | 16 | 3 | text | Sep 8 |
| aren’t mental health subreddits supposed to be supportive? because the lack of empathy is exhausting. | 13 | 15 | text | Sep 18 |
| I've completely fucked up my life. It's over | 13 | 6 | text | Sep 24 |
| failed suicide attempts | 11 | 29 | text | Sep 15 |
| I want to get checked for organ damage but I'm afraid my doctor will commit me involuntarily for a past suicide attempt. | 11 | 19 | text | Sep 21 |
| Mental health as disability | 10 | 4 | text | Sep 14 |
| I had someone just "check up on me" for the first time, it made me really happy | 9 | 2 | text | Sep 13 |
| I genuinely don't understand what makes suicide such a taboo topic | 9 | 13 | text | Sep 26 |
r/mentalillness Audience Overlap r/mentalillness Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/mentalillness FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/mentalillness
What's the best time to post on r/mentalillness?
Based on posting volume, r/mentalillness is most active on Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/mentalillness?
r/mentalillness averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/mentalillness get?
Posts on r/mentalillness average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/mentalillness get most?
On r/mentalillness, most posts are text posts (100%)