Octavia Manuel Wright, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGNP-BC, is a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care with over 20 years of healthcare experience. She is the founder of Balanced Mental Health & Wellness, LLC, and Balanced Health and Wellness, providing psychiatric and primary care services. As a grandmother and legal guardian to her grandson, who is on the autism spectrum, Dr. Wright is passionate about autism advocacy, education, and family support. She is the author of Emotional First Aid, which explores trauma, grief, burnout, boundaries, and resilience, and Tahir’s Way to Play, a children’s book inspired by her grandson that promotes kindness, acceptance, and understanding of autism. She is also a registered yoga instructor and public speaker dedicated to helping individuals and families feel supported and empowered.