Open Sourcing Mental Illness: Ending The Stigma
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Description of lived anxiety, adult ADD and depression with medication names (Lexapro, Strattera, buspirone, clonazepam) and CBT therapy, including self-harm and suicidal ideation, and practical workplace effects: missed productivity, avoidance of travel, IBS and panic. Cites 1 in 5 adults and WHO burden data, notes 41% receive professional help and an average eight‑year delay. Promotes the $50–$100 Mental Health First Aid course as a concrete tool managers can adopt to improve accommodation and reduce lost work time.
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chapters (13)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:52Survey
- 7:00North America
- 10:28Depression
- 16:02Anxiety
- 20:56Emotions
- 24:53Negative Events
- 30:12As a Developer
- 35:15Mental Health First Aid
- 37:11Mental Health Statistics
- 39:52Mental Health First Aid Program
- 42:37Productivity Issues
- 45:04Final Thoughts
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