Mental health is complex. It affects everything that we do, but it can be hard to talk about. This go-to guide for teens shares the stories of people who are sparking change and shows us that mental health is more than just "in our heads."

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. Her first poetry collection Deepwater Vee (McClelland & Stewart), was a finalist for Canada's Governor General's Literary Award in 2010.