A recent study by the University of San Francisco researcher Michael A. Freeman focused on the mental health crisis that is raging, acknowledged but ineffectively addressed, among the men and women who comprise the entrepreneurial community.
According to this study, approximately one half (49%) of entrepreneurs suffer from at least one form of mental health condition during their lifetimes. These include ADHD, bipolar disorder and a host of addictive disorders.
Freeman’s research has shown that start-up founders are:
- Twice as likely to suffer from depression
- Six times more likely to suffer from ADHD
- Three times more likely to suffer from substance abuse
- 10 times more likely to suffer from bipolar disorder
- Twice as likely to have a psychiatric hospitalisation
- Twice as likely to have suicidal thoughts
Willing Ways
Director Counseling Programs
Clinical Psychologist & Therapist
Uzma Sadaqat is the Founder of Family First Institute and Women Retreat. She began her career as a Clinical Psychologist/Hypnotherapist 18 years ago and later joined Willing Ways (addiction rehab & psychiatric care facility), in 2006. She has been serving as Director Counseling Programs at Willing Ways (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad). She is also running a Facebook community group "Women Retreat Circle" for college and university students where they learn to improve their physical and emotional wellbeing through fb live sessions.
Uzma Sadaqat is an IVLP (International Visitors Leadership Program, 2016) Alumna. She got her trainings in “Structured Family Intervention” , “Denial Management Counselling” and “Couples Therapy” from USA. She is an affiliate member of American Psychological Association (APA) , NAADAC-The Association of Addiction Professionals and International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP).
Startup Grind
Lahore Chapter Director
Startup Grind
Lahore Chapter Director
