Melissa Bernstein is the co-founder and chief creative officer of Melissa & Doug, the toy company that she started with her husband and has created over 5,000 children’s products and sold billions of dollars of toys since its inception. A mother of six with a remarkable career, Bernstein kept secret her lifelong battle with existential depression and anxiety. She reveals her struggles in LifeLines, her first book, which she wrote to help others who are also suffering. Bernstein’s book heralds the launch of LifeLines.com, a digital ecosystem that will support those who are embarking on their own inner journey to live a more authentic, fulfilling life. Bernstein lives in Connecticut with her husband Doug and their six children.