On balance, you could argue weve made a lot of progress when it comes to mental health acceptance especially in the last few years. But if the events that unfolded in 2021 are any indication, theres still a lot more ground we need to cover.

There certainly were some high points in mental health awareness over the last 365 days, but also some absolute fails we had to endure. From bad pundit opinions to shining moments in sports, weve witnessed a lot this year.

Below are some of the best and worst mental health takes from 2021 and how we can markedly improve in the new year:

The Best