Autism Spectrum Disorders affect 1 in 110 U.S. children, impacting 13 million families. (The term Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) encompasses the three branches of the autism disorder: Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS).) Parents not only feel overwhelmed when it comes to finding resources for their kids, they also [...]

The winter holiday season, including New Years, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Thanksgiving, is an emotionally charged time of year. Unfortunately for many people, those emotions include sadness, loneliness, and anxiety. It’s easy for the season to take its toll on mental health, even for those who do not suffer from a mental illness. Headaches, excessive drinking, overeating, arguments, and [...]

Winter is fully upon us. Hours of sunlight are at a minimum and the weather can often become gloomy. For people suffering from depression, it can be a difficult time of year, as many physical strategies – such as engaging in outdoor activities on warm, sunny days  –  for managing the mental illness are no [...]

“The job was gone, the gun was loaded, and a voice was saying, ‘You’re a waste, give up now, do it now.’” When life presents its unfortunate twists and turns, it is often too much for some to bear. Joe Holt, an entrepreneur from Missouri, understands this feeling all too well. Fired from his first consulting [...]