In Virginia Woolf's novels, characters with mental illness are shown struggling with their emotions and thoughts. For example, Septimus in "Mrs. Dalloway" has PTSD from war, and Mrs. Ramsay in "To the Lighthouse" experiences grief. Woolf's portrayal is sensitive and shows the impact of mental illness on people's lives. She teaches readers to be kind and understanding towards those with mental health challenges. Woolf's writing tells the importance of empathy and support for those who are suffering, basically.
