This article tells the story of Ritik Pandey, a filmmaker who overcame mental illness with the help of Children First (CF), a child and adolescent mental health service in India. CF was founded in 2009 by Dr. Shelja Sen, Dr. Amit Sen and Dr. Kavitha Arora to provide mental health care for children and young adults. Ritik struggled with bipolar disorder and PTSD but found support and a creative outlet through CF's programs and staff. The article also highlights the importance of early intervention and acceptance for positive mental health outcomes in children.