ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Mental Illness Awareness Week

Mental illness awareness week is a time when people talk about how important it is to take care of our brains and our feelings. Sometimes, our brains can get sick just like our bodies can. This can make us feel things like sadness, worry, or fear in a way that is hard to control. Mental illness awareness week is a time to remind people that it's okay to talk about these feelings and get help if we need it. It's also a time to learn and understand more about mental illnesses, so that we can support and help ourselves and others who might be going through a hard time.