7 Women Who Embrace Their Mental Health Diagnoses As Entrepreneurial Superpowers

In my five-part series on mental health and entrepreneurship, I’m sharing the personal stories of women managing diagnoses like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD while building their businesses. Over the past few articles, I’ve explored why those of us with mental health diagnoses often turn to entrepreneurship, how the demands of the job can intensify mental health struggles, and the strategies used to maintain well-being and achieve success. Stay tuned for the final installment, when I’ll share the stories of women who have built mental-health related businesses based on their own journeys.

Mental health diagnoses often come with heavy burdens—ones that can sometimes feel insurmountable. For some, however, they also uncover unexpected gifts, like deeper empathy, sharper focus, a spirit of resilience, and a knack for curiosity.