Terhas Berhane-Rwakaara is an Eritrean-Ethiopian, born and raised in Sudan. Now based in the US, she is currently a full-time management employee with two children. With high family and community values, faith and family are her priorities. She is also a huge advocate of civic duty and volunteerism, and is passionate about mentoring women. Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, she feels the responsibility to do more to raise awareness and remove the stigma associated with mental illness in her culture.

Stay tuned for more articles from Terhas, where she shares her personal journey dealing with ADHD, and stories of women and expert interviews on mental health.