“Holden has piqued my interest in earning a psychology degree. Having struggled with mental health myself and going to school with others in the same boat makes me interested in how brains work,” Ari says.

“Before Holden, I hated school and cried a lot. Now, I have a lot of support. Teachers listen to me and don’t gaslight me about learning differences,” she explains.

“Holden supports but doesn’t coddle. It pushes me to be my best. I have to earn my privileges through things like community service and clean-up crew that prepare me for life outside of school,” Ari continues.