ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Global Mental Health

Global mental health is when we take care of people's mental health all around the world. Just like we go to the doctor when we have a cough or a fever, people also need help when they are feeling sad, anxious, or angry.

Sometimes, people face different problems in different parts of the world. For example, some people may feel sad because they don't have enough food to eat or they live in a war zone. Other people may feel sad because of the pressure to get good grades, or because they are getting bullied in school.

Global mental health helps us take care of people's mental health no matter where they are or what problems they are facing. It means we try to find ways for people to get help when they need it, even if they don't live near a doctor or clinic.

This can involve things like creating phone hotlines or chatbots that people can talk to when they feel sad or have a problem, or setting up clinics in places that don't have any. It can also involve working with governments to make mental health services a priority and educating the public on the importance of taking care of their mental health.

By prioritizing global mental health, we can help everyone, no matter where they are in the world, to have access to the care and support they need to be healthy and happy.