Abstract
I have suffered from anxiety and depression since early adolescence. My research on building resilience in adolescents has provided me with a blueprint to improve my own life and the lives of others. Critically, this blueprint is based on science! That means it is evidence-based, with a strong empirical and theoretical basis, allowing me to make concrete recommendations to community groups conducting work in the area of adolescent mental health. Without government investment, none of this research would be possible.