awesome-mental-health
github.com/dreamingechoes/awesome-mental-health ↗A curated list of awesome articles, websites and resources about mental health in the software industry.
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Talks
- A Conversation About Mental Health In Tech - Distill 2014
By Ed Finkler, Greg Baugues, John Dalton & Paddy Foran.
- Advocating For Mental Health At Work - AnxietyTech 2018
By Dr. Jessica DiVento.
- Anxiety & Calm Technology - AnxietyTech 2018
By Amber Case.
- Authentic Developer - Droidcon Berlin 2018
By Anastasia López Dornak.
- Beyond Burnout: Mental Health And Neurodiversity In Engineering - DevOpsDays Boston 2018
By James Meickle.
- Burnout And Your Meat Computer - Electromagnetic Field 2018
By Jessica Rose.
Articles
- A Programmers Guide To Stress
By Daragh Byrne.
- Are You More Than Okay: The State Of Mental Health In Tech In 2016
By Julia Nguyen.
- Beating Burnout: A Guide For Supporting Mental Health At Work
By Almanac Core.
- Coding, Fast And Slow: Developers And The Psychology Of Overconfidence
By Dan Milstein.
- Depression At Work Is Skyrocketing, But It Doesn't Have To Be Your New Normal
By Bev Campling.
- Developer Depression: Isolation Is The Biggest Problem
By Lauren Maffeo.
Conferences
- Behavioral Health Tech
The leading conference on innovation in behavioral health and technology. Brings together tech companies, healthcare providers, and developers working on mental health platforms and services.
- Computing And Mental Health
A multidisciplinary gathering focused on how digital tools and computing technologies can support and enhance mental well-being. Hosted by the MIT Media Lab.
- Heartifacts
A people-focused tech conference centered around mental health, communication, and inclusion in the software industry. Designed to foster open conversations about burnout, stress, and psychological safety.
- Mental Health America Annual Conference
A broad conference addressing national mental health issues, with tech-related tracks exploring innovation in digital mental health, privacy, and accessibility in mental health tech.
Meetups
- Berlin Mental Health Support Group
A peer support circle for tech professionals and others navigating mental health challenges. Offers regular “Soundness Check” sessions in a safe, non-judgmental space.
- Thought Tech
Based in New York City, this group brings together technologists and innovators to explore the intersection of mental health and tech through open discussions and guest speakers.
- Wellness for People in Tech
A Silicon Valley meetup helping IT professionals manage stress and avoid burnout. Hosts wellness-focused workshops on self-care, work-life balance, and mental resilience.
Organizations
- Black Minds Matter
A non-profit organisation that aims to empower communities of Black people aged 13- 25, and wants to make more equal and just society for all.
- Black Therapists Rock
Black Therapists Rock (BTR) is an organization committed to increasing awareness of social and psychological challenges impacting vulnerable communities.
- Brown Sisters Speak
Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy for Women Of Color.
- Compassionate Coding
Compassionate Coding combines the effective practices of agile software development with a focus on empathy and the latest in positive organizational psychology.
- Everybody Has A Brain
Everybody Has A Brain is about creating opportunities for dialogue around personal mental health.
- Hack Mental Health
The intersection of mental health and technology.
Books
- Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys’ Club of Silicon Valley
By Emily Chang. A revealing investigation into sexism and exclusion in tech culture—and the toll it takes on women’s mental health.
- Building a Startup Without Going Crazy
By Leen de Bruyne. A set of 100 short lessons from a founder who burned out and recovered, offering advice for staying sane while launching a company.
- Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind
By Andy Dunn. A gripping memoir by the co-founder of Bonobos about living with bipolar disorder while building a startup.
- Code Review Anxiety Workbook
By Developer Success Lab. A free, research-backed workbook to help developers manage fear, stress, and criticism around code reviews.
- Developers and Depression
By Greg Baugues. A candid collection of essays and talks exploring bipolar disorder, ADHD, and mental illness in the developer community.
- Imposter Syndrome (No CS Degree)
Compiled by Pete. Insights from over 30 self-taught developers about overcoming imposter syndrome and thriving in the tech world without a computer science degree.
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