Mental Health in Tech: Overcoming Burnout and Stress

In the fast-paced world of frontend development, burnout and stress are common challenges. Join me as I share my personal journey of overcoming these obstacles and achieving a healthier work-life balance. Drawing from my podcast "debug mind," where I discuss mental health with tech professionals, I'll provide practical strategies and insights to help you manage stress and prevent burnout. Let's bring mental health conversations to the forefront and support each other in thriving in our careers without sacrificing our well-being.

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1. Mental Health in Tech Overcoming Burnout and Stress
2. 2 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
3. 👋
 I’m Lorenzo he/him ✦ Technologist @ Sovereign Tech Fund ✦ ex-Microsoft ✦ ex-React Native maintainer ✦ 🏠 kelset.dev 3 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset been seeing a therapist for 7+ years
4. ✦ mental health in tech ✦ my experience ✦ debug:mind ✦ practical strategies ✦ 20+ mins of open table What are we doing today 4 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
5. Mental Health in Tech 5 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
6. Mental Health in Tech WHAT WHY 6 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
7. Mental Health WHAT 7 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
8. Mental Health in Tech What “Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; and reduced professional e ffi cacy. Burn-out refers speci fi cally to phenomena in the occupational context and should not be applied to describe experiences in other areas of life.” WHO de fi nition 8 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
9. Mental Health in Tech What “Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; and reduced professional e ffi cacy. Burn-out refers speci fi cally to phenomena in the occupational context and should not be applied to describe experiences in other areas of life.” WHO de fi nition 9 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
10. Mental Health in Tech What PT de fi nition 10 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
11. Mental Health in Tech What PT de fi nition “Some stress is necessary for all living systems” 11 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
12. Mental Health in Tech What work + a lot of stress = burnout 12 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
13. Mental Health in Tech What work + a lot of stress = burnout anxiety
 impostor syndrome 
 overwork
 toxic environment
 … 13 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
14. …in Tech WHY 14 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
15. Mental Health in Tech Why 81% developers reporting increased burnout due to the pandemic Haystack Analytics - 2021 15 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
16. Mental Health in Tech Why 73% developers have experienced burnout JetBrains Survey - 2023 16 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
17. Mental Health in Tech Why 20% developers happy at work StackOver fl ow Survey - 2024 17 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
18. cult of personality lack of emotional intelligence buggy code hustle culture 18 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset Mental Health in Tech Why imposter syndrome un fi nished products
19. Mental Health in Tech Why link 19 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
20. My Experience 20 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
21. <this is the slide where Lorenzo just rambles about his burnout>
22. My Experience toxic fl atmates a new country overwork 1h commute rage management 22 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
23. cult of personality lack of emotional intelligence buggy code hustle culture 23 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset My experience imposter syndrome un fi nished products
24. My Experience 24 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
25. debug:mind 25 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
26. debug:mind 26 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset link
27. debug:mind 27 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset imposter syndrome ADHD open source PTSD depression emotions chronic pain vulnerability burnout
28. debug:mind 28 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset imposter syndrome
29. debug:mind 29 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset imposter syndrome link
30. “Practical” Strategies that worked for me a curated sublist 30 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
31. “Practical” Strategies Mindset Shifts 31 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
32. “Practical” Strategies Mindset Shifts A. I am more hurt by my expectation of someone than by their actions B. Procrastination is me not wanting to do something for some actual reason C. It’s ok to say no 32 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
33. “Practical” Strategies Relationship To Work 33 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
34. “Practical” Strategies Relationship To Work A. Noone will die if it takes me a bit longer B. Use tasklists to prove myself I am making progress C. Use my sick days for mental health days 34 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
35. “Practical” Strategies Personal Life 35 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
36. “Practical” Strategies Personal Life A. Get a therapist B. No coffee in the afternoon C. A routine is the best counteract to depression 36 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
37. “Practical” Strategies Sleep 37 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
38. “Practical” Strategies Sleep A. Ensure around 8hrs of sleep per night B. Bedroom = no phone zone C. Tools to help ensure good sleep (sleep trackers, better pillow, sunlight alarm) 38 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
39. “Practical” Strategies many, many more 39 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
40. “Practical” Strategies many, many more 40 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset link
41. “Practical” Strategies one more thing 41 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
42. “Practical” Strategies Dealing With Burnout 42 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
43. “Practical” Strategies Dealing With Burnout A. Acknowledge it B. Cut off anything that is not strictly necessary C. Give yourself time to heal 43 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
44. Let’s close it off 44 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
45. Closing off mental health is important 45 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
46. Closing off talk to someoneyou can trust 46 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
47. thanks for listening! ✦ Lorenzo Sciandra ✦ @kelset ✦ 🏠 kelset.dev ✦ 🧠🎙 debug-mind.com 47 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
48. open table! 48 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
49. How do you manage work- related stress? 49 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
50. What's a common misconception about mental health in tech? 50 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
51. How has remote work affected your mental health? 51 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
52. How do you recognize early signs of stress in yourself? 52 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset
53. thanks you for participating! ✦ Lorenzo Sciandra ✦ @kelset ✦ 🏠 kelset.dev ✦ 🧠🎙 debug-mind.com 53 15-08-2024 - Frontend Queens - @kelset