This is a great place to start if you're interested in the neurobiological aspects of mental health. The testimonials from real people on how the mentally ill are treated by society were at times truly heart-wrenching, but it's important that we raise awareness about it. I know that police brutality against POC is in the spotlight right now (and for a good reason), but I'm not sure that a lot of people are aware that the mentally ill are treated in much the same way and it seems to be swept under the rug and disregarded. Check out the recent case of Mona Wang being violently assaulted by Lacey Browning for example. Watching that video and reading the articles about it made me physically sick.
That was a tangent, but it was on topic. This book is contributing to ending the stigma. If we want the mentally ill who have been abused and assaulted to receive justice, we need to end the stigma. Browning relied on the stigma to get away with her violent assault of Mona Wang in telling hospital staff that Mona was "just crazy" when Mona tried to tell them what had just happened to her. The RCMP commissioner had the audacity to say that it's not the time to bring in a mental health practitioner when someone is in the midst of a mental health crisis. That kind of warped logic is what gets the mentally ill killed. Police and society in general need to be educated on mental illness and how to deal with it, and this book is a great place to start.
If you do have previous knowledge or education in neuroscience and mental health, you may find this book a bit slow and simplistic, but then again, that was the goal.

"Heads Up: Changing Minds on Mental Health" by Melanie Siebert, is a guide for teenagers who want to learn more about mental health, mental illness or trauma, and recovery. The book is laced with colorful illustrations by Belle Wuthrich, very similar to a comic book sketch feel. Personal stories and events are discovered and shared throughout this guide. Mental health is often seen as a taboo topic with many individuals, but more in-depth research is proving that it is part of the entire well being of our health. This book explores the various aspects of the struggles many teens face and how they have learned to seek help and find mechanisms to heal and cope with the daily struggles mental issues. It provides helpful tips for the major mental health diagnoses along with ideas and resources to support those who are suffering from mental health issues. From using hip hop, basketball, yoga are shared as resources to aid in the healing process and improving daily life. This would be an excellent resource for youth and teens if they are wanting to find relatable experiences. This book does not substitute the use of a medical profession but offers an "I'm not alone" reference for teens.

As someone who struggles with depression and anxiety, I found this book really refreshing. Covered a great breadth of mental health issues in a way that's both insightful and empathetic to the topics being discussed. I feel like I learned a ton about mental health as a whole and also found cathartic.

Heads up is a smart read, perfect for teens and adults alike. It brings awareness to mental health issues, covering everything from anxiety to schizophrenia to psychosis and everything in between. It's written in an easily understandable language while maintaining the science behind mental health disorders and providing ample resources laced throughout the book.

What's unique about Heads Up, is its focus on Indigenous mental health and the plethora of unique treatments available for those (especially youth) struggling with mental health issues. It normalizes what can often be highly stigmatized and provides personal accounts of people who have battled with their own issues and taken steps to overcome their struggles.

Great book for school libraries and for anyone wanting to develop a deeper knowledge and compassion while not being overwhelmed with the purely scientific facets of mental health.