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A wonderful introduction to society's ever-evolving relationship with understanding mental illness. -- Canadian Children's Book News Informative, diverse, and highly engaging; a much-needed addition to the realm of mental health. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review [A] helpful handbook...In easy-to-read chapters, Siebert skillfully breaks down what mental health is...An informative and nonintimidating work; a suitable addition for libraries needing to add to their mental health collection. -- School Library Journal A sense of respect imbues every page...Everything in this book reassures the troubled teen that they are not alone, need not suffer in silence, and can forge a unique pathway to wellness. The value of this book cannot be overstated or underestimated. -- School Library Connection

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Melanie Siebert is a youth and family counsellor in Victoria, British Columbia. She works with people to transform depression, anxiety, trauma, and inner conflict into meaning, purpose, and hope. She also specializes in suicide intervention and prevention. Melanie has a master of social work and a master of fine arts. She has also worked as an emergency medical technician, a river guide and a creative writing instructor. Her first poetry collection, Deepwater Vee (McClelland & Stewart), was a finalist for Canada's Governor General's Literary Award. Belle Wuthrich is an illustrator and designer specializing in books for young readers. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Belle has contributed to more than a dozen books for kids, a number of which have won awards or been republished internationally, including the Montaigne Medal Award-winning Eyes and Spies: How You're Tracked and Why You Should Know and the Silver Birch Award nominee Eat Up: An Infographic Exploration of Food.

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