This is a follow-up to our previous blog post, where we introduced you to the mental health journey of Chen, a resilient individual facing anxiety and depression. Today, we continue delving into Chen's life and explore how she overcomes her challenges with support from her coworker and friend, Alma. Join us as we witness the power of empathy, understanding, and personal growth in the face of mental health struggles. Alma continued to navigate the complexities of supporting Chen through her mental health challenges. She understood that it wasn't a quick fix, but rather a continuous journey of empathy, understanding, and growth. As time went by, Alma noticed small changes in Chen's demeanor, indicating that her efforts were making a difference. Finding The Right Tools One day, Alma arrived at work to find Chen already seated at her desk, her expression brighter than usual. Alma sensed ... View Post

Reclined in her office chair, Olivia Anderson put on her headphones and opened her laptop to begin working. The artificial intelligence (AI) program was open on her laptop screen. The 28-year-old marketing professional was about to 'prompt' relevant keywords to help her devise a client-plan for the coming week. As someone who has suffered a brain injury, Olivia now understands how technology can play a key role in improving cognitive skills, facilitating communication, and managing daily tasks. ... View Post

Whenever Alma asks her coworker, Chen, how she’s doing, she receives the same answer: "Fine." However, as her desk neighbor and friend, Alma knows that "fine" is far from the truth. Chen has been struggling with anxiety and depression for the past few months. She’s been coming to work late, having trouble focusing on her tasks, and withdrawing from social interactions. It’s getting tough for Alma to watch, and even tougher to figure out how to support her. As someone who had ... View Post

Serving in the U.S. military is an honorable commitment, and service members often face extreme conditions serving their country.  When returning to civilian life, veterans may experience mental health conditions that inhibit their ability to maintain a healthy life. According to a 2019 National Association of American Veterans report, 15.3% of Veterans experience a mental health condition, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or substance abuse. However, starting the ... View Post

Sitting alone in her home office, Eleanor Moore stared blankly at her laptop screen. A number of spreadsheets were open in front of her, and work had been piling up over the past few weeks. The 32-year-old executive of a top law firm simply didn't have the energy to resume work. Eleanor was having frequent bouts of mild depression since she adopted hybrid work after the COVID-19 pandemic. The mother of two increasingly felt that she belonged neither to her workplace nor her home. Eleanor isn't ... View Post

By Tanya Lee, Founder of AbilityVillageHaving employees from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds and with different abilities can greatly benefit your business, big and small. But how do you attract new hires with autism, neurodivergence, or disabilities to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace where various viewpoints and experiences merge together? Here are six ways you can promote inclusion and build a stronger workforce within your company, courtesy of ... View Post

Neurodiversity at Work Report: AnalysisNeurodiversity in Business and Birkbeck University recently released a very interesting report on the state of play of neurodiversity in the workplace in the UK. This survey captured responses from 127 employers and almost 1,000 neurodivergent employees. The findings paint a telling picture of the current landscape and what needs to be done to ensure neurodivergent people thrive in their places of work. One finding that immediately jumps out is the ... View Post

Sitting at her work desk, Tracy Evans grimaced in pain. For the second time in less than two hours, the cramping in her lower abdomen almost felt biting, and her headache made her nauseous. Tracy, a 36-year-old marketing professional, understood what was happening. She knew the recurring pain would last at least two more days. While at home, the hot water bag and the recliner provide some relief. In the office, Tracy cannot afford to 'waste' that time to let her body rest, and takes a ... View Post

After her son was diagnosed with autism in 2008, Gopika Kapoor began working with the autism intervention team at Ummeed Child Development Center in Mumbai, a non-governmental organization working with children with developmental disabilities. Spending the next 10 years as a therapist and trainer, she then decided to write Beyond the Blue: Love, Life and Autism to help Indian families with autistic children learn about living with the condition and look forward to the future with hope.Gopika ... View Post

A person "with a disability" or a person "with special needs" —The term doesn’t mean they are not smart, talented or capable. It simply means that they have some basic needs that would require some special assistance. A person with any disability has equal potential that any other person of his age would possess. A disability can hardly be a limitation, a fact that has been proven time and again by renowned physicist Stephen Hawking who had been paralyzed by a motor neuron ... View Post