Matt Haig is a British author born in Sheffield in 1975. He has written several novels, including "The Humans" and "How to Stop Time," and has received numerous awards for his work. Haig's writing often deals with mental health, and he is known for his honest and empathetic portrayal of characters struggling with depression and anxiety. In addition to his fiction writing, Haig has also written non-fiction books, including "Reasons to Stay Alive," a memoir about his own experience with depression.