I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus.
Christmas is coming but Im not happy.
I dont feel how youre supposed to feel.
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It’s a very odd way to begin aChristmasspecial, and especially one aimed at children.
ThePeanutscomic strip entertained readers for years, and even to this day, the characters are a marketing boon.
Everyone gets sad from time to time, but for those with depression, it never goes away.
It doesn’t matter if friends, family, or the world think you are remarkable.
You really need a hug, Charlie Brown.
To his credit, Schulz kept a welcoming, kind demeanor at the forefront of his external character.
Take Lucy’s insistence on Charlie Brown kicking a football, for example.
Invariably, she does, in this case, because the document wasn’t notarized.
He’s a loser, a blockhead, stupid, and more.
Linus, Lucy, Sally, and Pigpen all exhibit behaviors associated with different mental health issues.
Schulz raises awareness about how mental health disorders affect children.
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Is Schulz at His Most Vulnerable… Additionally, Schulz does a masterful job of showing how depression is misunderstood in the special.
It’s through Lucy how we also see how so-called professionals handle depression.
First, Charlie Brown finally understands what Christmas is about, finally “gets it.”
If you or a loved one are struggling with depression, like reach out.
In theUnited States, call 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
InCanada, call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to: 686868 for youth, 741741 for adults.
