ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

The Mind Fixers

Sometimes people feel sad or anxious, like they have a big cloud hanging over their head that won't go away. This is because of something going on inside their head, something we call the "mind." Just like a doctor fixes our body when it is sick, there are people called "mind fixers" who help people fix their minds when their thoughts and feelings are making them feel sick.

These mind fixers are called psychologists or therapists, and they talk to people to help them feel better. They ask questions to understand what is going on in the person's mind and help them learn ways to cope with their negative thoughts and feelings. For example, they might teach them how to relax their body or how to talk back to negative thoughts.

Just like we go to the doctor for a checkup, people can go to a mind fixer to help them feel better. It's important to know that it's okay to need help sometimes, and talking to a mind fixer can be a good way to feel better.