As an entrepreneur, you spend hours upon hours looking at numbers, figures, and stats. Here’s one you won’t forget. According to a study by the National Institute of Mental Health, 72% of entrepreneurs are impacted by mental health issues compared to roughly 48% of non-entrepreneurs. Growth matters when it comes to your business, but this is one number we want to see decline. At Ascender, we believe in hustle, but we also believe in a healthy approach to entrepreneurship that prioritizes finding a sense of wellness and balance that works for you. 

This month, we also recognize World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. Unfortunately, that stigma is alive and well in the startup world where you fake it until you make it, and impressions matter. Like the most innovative entrepreneurs, let’s pivot that conversation and be unafraid to share our struggles with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. So in October, we’re ready to have those tough conversations that aren’t happening enough in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and will help you place health over hustle.

Our virtual events and curated resources will help you:

• Develop strategies to combat mental and emotional exhaustion resulting from the demands of entrepreneurship
• Hear from other founders and small business owners on how they balance their personal and professional lives
• Incorporate self-care practices and productivity techniques into your daily workflow
• Explore mental health resources and networks for Pittsburgh entrepreneurs