Meg Stringam Bjorklund was 13 when she felt like her life fell apart. She changed schools, lost all her friends and struggled with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. Her family was at a loss for how to help her.

Things began to change for Meg when her mom started working for a service organization with their church . At first, Meg had no desire to participate: “The last thing I wanted to do was go out and serve in my community with people I’d never met and interact in awkward situations.”

But over time, her perspective changed. As she cooked food, painted walls, served at homeless shelters and entertained children, she came to see other people — and herself — differently. “It made me realize that I’m not the only one who struggles. And I could help these people by giving them

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