This is episode 1 for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind" (formerly "Untitled Mental Health Project"). Originally released on YouTube on Dec 13th, 2023.

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🔍 Description

In this episode of "debug:mind" (formerly "Untitled Mental Health Project") I dive into the often overlooked realm of mental health in tech. Joined by Nathan Walker (aka “wwwalkerrun”, Principal Software Engineer at nstudio and maintainer of Nativescript), we share our personal journeys and the critical importance of addressing mental wellness within our industry. We explore the power of vulnerability, the impact of work-life balance, and practical self-care strategies.

👥 About "debug:mind"

In debug:mind, I talk with other people in tech about their own mental health journeys, hoping that sharing our experiences can help you deal with your own challenges.

📚 Resources

• Nathan’s thread on world mental health day
• 7 Ways for Maintaining Good Mental Health as a Software Engineer
• Stack Overflow 2022's survey - 15 percent of 65,000 developers interviewed stated they have a mental illness
• The WHO Report: Transforming mental health for all (Available in many languages)

And for everything else, please refer to the ✨shiny NEW debug:mind website✨: https://debug-mind.com/

🔗 Nathan

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• Website: https://nstudio.io

🔗 Lorenzo

• Email: youtube@kelset.dev
• Twitter: @kelset
• Mastodon: @kelset
• Threads: @kelset.dev
• LinkedIn: Lorenzo Sciandra
• Website: https://kelset.dev/