Let’s Talk About Mental Health
summary
Tech has high rates of mental health challenges: WHO and industry surveys cite ~25% lifetime prevalence and 41% self‑report in tech; DSM‑5 works as a symptom checklist not a blood test. Examples include depression, bipolar, anxiety, OCD and ADHD; meds plus therapy and mindfulness + medication produce dramatic functional gains (personal case: ~98% symptom control). Practical tools covered are the DSM‑5 checklist, WRAP crisis plans, Mental Health First Aid, and concrete workplace scripts for asking, offering, checking in and asking about suicidal intent.
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chapters (5)
- 0:00Start
- 8:00MENTAL DISORDER MENTAL ILLNESS PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE MENTAL HEATH CHALLENGE
- 15:05OBSESSIVE- COMPULSIVE
- 33:28CLINICAL EXPERIENTIAL
- 40:24RULE : SOLVE FIX ANYTHING
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