End the Stigma: Become a Mental Health Ally
summary
Claims higher incidence of mental illness in tech with cited studies: a 1990 Japan study finds 31–32% versus a reported 5% general rate, U.S. estimates 20–25%, and an India study finds 36% in a Silicon Valley–like area; only one of those 32% sought help. Concrete, actionable advice: avoid words like “crazy”, say “you’re important to me” or “my ears are open”, check on coworkers, offer specific help, treat mental health like physical health, and follow the linked resource list (seven or eight slides) for services.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:58Disclaimer
- 1:53Stigma
- 2:18Mental Health
- 3:02Creative People
- 3:35Incidence Rates
- 4:23Avoid Trigger Words
- 4:51Watch What You Say
- 5:12Be an Ally
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