11 Country Songs About Depression/Mental Health

We are currently facing a mental health crisis in America. It is estimated that more than one in five adults in the United States suffers from a mental illness.

In this sense, country music, due to its uncanny ability to tell stories in its lyrics, is a great way to not only address the topic of mental health but also create vivid images in the mind about the topic.

With the release of Jelly Roll’s latest single “I Am Not Okay,” mental health in country music is currently at the forefront as Jelly Roll’s popularity rises.

Some artists shy away from addressing mental health in their music because it’s not as happy or optimistic as some people would like to hear. But tackling these issues resonates with many people and can help them feel less alone.

Let’s take a look at 11 songs from some of the biggest country music artists that address mental health.

Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated radio show heard nightly from 7pm-midnight on over 130 country radio stations nationwide. He plays the best new country music and interviews today’s top stars including Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Dan + Shay, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Lady A and more!