On Barney's post, replies and comments leaned more toward emotional than depressed. One person commented on his Instagram, "Barney, you were my best friend as a kid… this truly just made me cry.

Elmo's innocent question sparked thousands of replies and bigger conversations about mental health Zach Pagano/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty One of Sesame Street's friendliest faces did an ...

Elmo added, "It’s very important to check on your friends and see how they’re doing, because maybe they’re not OK, or maybe they are, but it’s good to talk about it." ...

Elmo is glad he asked! Elmo learned that it is important to ask a friend how they are doing. Elmo will check in again soon, friends! Elmo loves you. ️ #EmotionalWellBeing." ...