For Mental Health Awareness Month, we're sharing this Op-Ed video from NowThis News that takes a look at several individuals' mental health journeys and shares encouragement and advice for those who are struggling.

Ayda and Vanja Zugay were 11 and 17, respectively, when they fled Yugoslavia in 1999 and met a woman who gave them $100, a pair of earrings, and an encouraging note. Ayda recently tracked down the stranger and thanked her for the impact she had.

Psychology professor Jamil Zaki believes that empathy—the ability to share and understand what others are going through—is a skill that can be learned and improved. He shared these ideas during a TEDx Talk.

In this video, a boy opens up his lunchbox to see that it's empty. He steps out of the classroom for a moment. When he returns, he is surprised to see what he finds. It's a great reminder to share with others.

Oprah Winfrey shared three pieces of advice in a speech. "Your service and significance that you bring to your service is that which is lasting," she said.