Best Faceless YouTube Mental Health Channels to Start in 2026
đ Market Intelligence Dashboard
| Metrics | Insights |
|---|---|
| Channels Audited | 7 |
| Opportunity Score | 7.0/10 |
| Average RPM | $8.9 |
| Market Saturation | Medium |
Our data audit identified the most efficient performers in the mental health niche. We focus on âAlphaâ channelsâthose generating views significantly higher than their subscriber count, representing the highest growth potential for new creators in 2026.
đ Top Performer Leaderboard
This. (@this.science)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 737.0k | 0.8x | 590.4k | $10 |
âStylized, humorous animations explaining complex scientific concepts, particularly psychology and biology.â
- Winning Strategy: Unique visual identity that is instantly recognizable.
- Growth Gap: Science channels often lean too âacademicâ. There is a gap for âPop-Scienceâ with high-end motion graphics that appeals to gamers and designers.
Top Benchmark Videos
- How does Bluetooth Even Exist??? (4.9M views)
- The Science Of Getting Girls (3.9M views)
- Dreaming Breaks Science⌠(2.6M views)
English Unlocked:Slow English Podcast (@EnglishUnlocked_Podcast)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8k | 0.5x | 3.9k | $7 |
âCalming videos with nature visuals or abstract art, narrating concepts about manifestation and inner peace.â
- Winning Strategy: Consistent output.
- Growth Gap: Oversaturated with similar content.
Top Benchmark Videos
- How to Talk About Overthinking and Inner Peace in English | English Conversation Practice (95.7k views)
- How to Talk About Social Anxiety in English | English Conversation Practice | English Podcast (48.1k views)
- How to Talk About Traveling Abroad in English | English Conversation Practice | English Podcast (30.5k views)
Koo Psychology (@KooPsychology)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.3k | 0.4x | 9.4k | $10 |
âShort videos explaining psychological concepts and behaviors using simple visuals and narration.â
- Winning Strategy: High utility content that viewers bookmark and share.
- Growth Gap: Many people search for specific âsymptomsâ of behavior (e.g., âsilent treatment psychologyâ). A channel focusing on âClinical Psychology Explainedâ is underserved compared to âSelf-Helpâ.
Top Benchmark Videos
- The psychology of people who cut off contact with their families (230.4k views)
- The Psychology of People Who Grew Up in the 1970s (224.3k views)
- The Psychology of People Who Don t Care About Sports (210.2k views)
Night Drive (@NightDriveYoutube)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.2k | 0.2x | 3.0k | $6 |
âCalming voiceover with slow visuals (roads at night, simple animations) discussing anxiety, overthinking, and mental regulation.â
- Winning Strategy: Calming aesthetic and specific psychological targeting.
- Growth Gap: Served well by this channel and others, but high demand keeps opportunity open.
Top Benchmark Videos
- Youâre So Overwhelmed Youâre Doing Nothing (The 5 Minute Fix) (196.3k views)
- Youâre Stuck in Survival Mode (Reset Now) (154.5k views)
- Youâre Overthinking Your Life Away (Stop With This Method) (102.9k views)
raxdflipnote (@raxdflipnote)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7M | 0.1x | 137.0k | $15 |
âShort to medium-length personal stories and comedic rants, often hand-drawn or using simple animation (Flipnote Studio). Visuals are original and artistic.â
- Winning Strategy: Unique, authentic voice and artistic style.
- Growth Gap: Mental health/ADHD niche is saturated with talking heads. Original animation content is unique but not easily automated.
Top Benchmark Videos
- gamblecore (8.0M views)
- why are you blue? (4.4M views)
- the festival (2.9M views)
Aperture (@ApertureThinking)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5M | 0.1x | 176.9k | $8 |
âLong-form video essays exploring philosophical concepts, psychology, and societal trends using voiceover and abstract stock footage.â
- Winning Strategy: Excellent storytelling and high audience retention.
- Growth Gap: Philosophy is becoming a standard niche in faceless automation.
Top Benchmark Videos
- Stoicism: Become Undefeatable (13.0M views)
- The Most Advanced Civilization In The Universe (10.4M views)
- What Will Happen In One Billion Years? (9.2M views)
Thynksee (@Thynksee)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109.0k | 0.0x | 1.2k | $6 |
âCalm, introspective videos analyzing quotes and concepts from philosophers and psychologists, using abstract visuals or stock footage.â
- Winning Strategy: Strong niche selection (Carl Jung/Philosophy).
- Growth Gap: While Jung and Philosophy are popular, there are few channels using high-quality AI visuals (instead of stock footage) to visualize these abstract concepts.
Top Benchmark Videos
- How to Read Anyone Instantly Nietzsche s 18 Psychological Truths (2.2M views)
- Give Me 23 Minutes I ll Erase Your Weakness Nietzsche (442.5k views)
- You ll Never Look at Pleasure the Same After This Carl Jung (374.5k views)
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