In recent months, it has become increasingly common to see various public figures using their voices to speak about mental health. Many of them, driven by their personal or family experiences, these celebrities seek to raise awareness in society that this is a topic that needs to be discussed openly, dispelling the stigma that often accompanies it.

This time, it has been Barbie who has joined this group and its cause: the world's most famous doll used a video blog to raise awareness about depression, the most common mental illness worldwide. Under the title "Feeling blue? You're not alone," Barbie offers her followers various tips for coping with low moods, including exercising, writing, talking, and sharing how you feel with those around you.

The video, published on YouTube and on various Facebook platforms, has achieved over 5 million views to date. The famous doll also speaks about how she is always expected to be the "most positive and happy" person, but that sometimes one cannot help feeling sad, and that there is no reason to feel bad or be hard on oneself for it.

The aim of the video is to help children and young people understand that "it is okay to feel sad". To this end, it uses simple and accessible language for everyone, which seeks to enable younger audiences to talk about these issues without fear or shame. This contributes to preventing more severe mental health conditions.

This effort by Mattel to speak about mental health joins that of many other organizations and public figures worldwide. It is an increasingly common trend, and we hope it continues in this direction for much longer.

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