DrupalCon Baltimore 2017: Stronger Than Fear: Mental Health in the Developer Community

This talk addresses the pressing mental health crisis within the tech industry, highlighting that approximately 20% of colleagues and teammates silently struggle with mental illness. The speaker presents compelling data illustrating the significant impact of mental health issues in the developer community and explores the barriers that prevent open discussions about these challenges in the workplace. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to foster a safer environment for individuals dealing with mental health disorders and will leave with five practical steps to initiate cultural change. The session is led by the founder of Open Sourcing Mental Illness, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming mental health perceptions and support within the tech sector through research and advocacy.