I was struggling with depression and anxiety. Self-harming and suicidal. Today I smile because it made it through by not giving up. It does get better.

I have bipolar and was put on medication. I want other teens to know mental illness isn't taboo anymore so get help!

Crying and punching things only helped for a little while. Then it was time to tackle my problems by learning how to deal with them.

I was slowly giving up. Ready to do something really stupid. By reading and getting advice I realised there are things I can do to overcome my problems.

I would cry myself to sleep knowing the next day would be the same drama. A few strategies helped me get better. Don't give up.

I barely smiled at school. I couldn't talk to my friends cause they didn't understand. But I realised there ARE people out there to support me.

The struggle I have to face every day is there but I know I'm not alone. There's support and advice always out there.

When my problems didn't go away I got down on myself. I thought being skinny would make people like me. I realised I need to accept myself first.

I stopped eating and restricted everything. I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Getting help to recover is really important so don't keep it to yourself.