Jake thought he had it figured out. He saw a therapist every week, his medication was dialed in, and he felt better than he had
Category: Mental Health
For Parents, Partners, and Friends: A Guide to Supporting Your Loved One in Tech
Sarah’s mom called again. “Honey, can’t you just take a week off? You sound exhausted.” Sarah, a senior software engineer, tried to explain the sprint
The HR Conversation: When and How to Involve HR in Your Mental Health Journey
Marcus stared at his screen, the code blurring. Another panic attack during standup. His manager noticed his hands shaking. “Maybe you should talk to HR,”
Finding Your Tech Tribe: The Power of Peer Support Groups
When Sarah finally gathered the courage to share her anxiety struggles in a peer support group for developers, she expected judgment. Instead, she found five
The Manager Who Cares: Recognizing and Leveraging Supportive Leadership
Your manager influences your mental health more than your therapist. Learn how to recognize truly supportive leadership, leverage that support effectively, and protect yourself when your manager isn’t helping your mental wellbeing.
Finding Your Tech Tribe: Online and Offline Communities for Developer Mental Health
You’re not the only developer struggling at 2 AM. Find your tech tribe in online and offline communities where developers openly discuss mental health, share strategies, and support each other through the unique challenges of working in tech.
Medication and Coding: The Real Talk About Psychiatric Meds and Performance
The honest conversation about psychiatric medication and coding performance. Breaking the stigma around ADHD meds, antidepressants, and anxiety medication for developers who worry medication will affect their work.
Therapy for Developers: Finding a Therapist Who Actually Gets Tech
Finding the right therapist as a developer means finding someone who understands tech culture, imposter syndrome, and the unique mental health challenges of working in technology. Here’s your practical guide to the search process.
Building a Mental Health Support Network: Finding Your People in Tech
Building a mental health support network as a developer isn’t optional—it’s survival. Learn how to create multiple layers of support, find your tech community, and break free from the isolation that makes tech work so mentally challenging.
When Your Partner Doesn’t Get Tech Stress: Building Bridges Across the Digital Divide
When your partner doesn’t understand tech stress, the communication gap can strain your relationship. Learn practical strategies to bridge the digital divide and build mutual understanding between tech and non-tech partners.
