Joy Watson, M.Ed., has worked as an international communications and learning consultant in business, education, and health. As the principal consultant of Mind Fitness International, she developed the integrated educational-health methodology known as Mind Fitness. She has designed communication programs to maximize human potential, personal and team success, and wellness, and has conducted seminars on Mind Fitness for a range of clients. As a human development educator, Joy holds degrees in sociology and speech and language pathology from Boston University. She is the author of books on the subject of Mind Fitness: Mind Fitness: A Guide to Elevating Mental Health, The Up Side of Being Down: Healing the Dis-Ease of Negativity with Mind Fitness, and From Stress to Sanity. She also co-authored The Mind Fitness Program for Esteem and Excellence designed for children.