For Jack, it was when his parents split up. He went from a happy, sports mad boy to a young man consumed by controlling calorie intake and changing his body shape. This in turn changed him into a person that his friends, family or even he didn’t recognise.

It was starting secondary school that changed India. Because everything changed around her, and suddenly as she tried to fit in to what she thought everyone wanted, she lost herself. A classmate was in an even worse frame of mind, harming herself. It wasn’t long before India followed her example.

Chloe‘s addiction began with the people around her.

Bullying nearly destroyed Ryan, until he could escape the community he grew up in.

Eleanor‘s depression was a stealthy creature, creeping upon her as she grew up.

Sam and Aneekah both share their personal struggles with anxiety.

These seven teenagers struggled alone, caught up in their own mental health struggles – but all of them found a way out by asking for help. Rediscovering themselves and learning strategies to move forward empowered all of them.

This book is based on an animated movie by Mosaic Films. After interviewing real teenagers and sharing their personal testimonies, this production both in movie and now graphic novel format is honest, raw and stunning.

The distinctive illustration style, colour and authentic stories reach out to any young people who might be struggling with their own mental health journey.

In the rear of the book is more information on Anorexia, Self Harm, Addiction, Bullying, Depression and Anxiety. These ‘Advisory Notes’ are straightforward and clear, providing even more understanding to these common Mental Health Challenges for young people.

The back page has a list of helpful UK contacts and websites,

but here are some for New Zealand:

0800What’sUp  0800 942 8787    11am – 11pm   Every day of the year

0800 Kidsline   0800 543 754

Youthline  0800 376 633   Free Text 234

and Australia:

Kids Helpline  1800 55 1800   24 hrs

Beyond Blue    1300 22 4636

Created by Salvador Maldonado & Andy Glynne

with stories from brave teens, Jack, India, Chloe, Ryan, Eleanor, Sam and Aneeka.

Age – 12+

Non-Fiction

(2023, Anxiety, Depression, Bullying, Not fitting in, Mental Health, True Stories, Asking for help, Sharing stories, Collection, Animated movie, Life Changes, Anorexia, Self harm, Cutting, Addiction, Drugs, Alcohol, Non-Fiction)