Introduction to the brand
Hi, I'm Mridul
I started The Mental Health Shop because of someone I loved deeply — and lost.
She was one of the most resilient people I've ever known. She navigated mental health challenges, including those associated with Autism, with a patience and grace I've rarely seen since. She taught me that managing anxiety wasn't about fighting it — it was about having the right tools in your hands at the right moment.
One night, during an anxiety attack, she handed me a weighted blanket. I didn't expect it to help. It did — immediately, and completely. That single moment opened something in me. If the right thing was in your hands at the right moment, it could make all the difference — on the commute that won't end, in the meeting you can't leave, at 3am staring at the ceiling.
She's no longer with us. But what she showed me still shapes everything I do. This shop is one way I continue sharing it.
— Mridul, Founder
Curated for feel, not just for looks
Every item has been held, tested, and assessed for weight, texture, and how it feels in motion. If it doesn't pass that test, it doesn't make the cut.
We're not trying to stock everything. We'd rather curate less, and curate it properly.
10% of our profits go to Mind, the UK mental health charity. No caveats.
Mind is the UK's leading mental health charity, and giving to them isn't a marketing choice, it's built into how we operate. Every sale moves us closer to that contribution.
Glad you found us.
Whether you're here for yourself, or for someone you care about.