A livestream on Mental Health - Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental health affects us all, yet stigma and misunderstanding remain barriers to open conversation. In this candid livestream recorded during Mental Health Awareness Week, Chris Reddington is joined by Andrew Nathan (Microsoft FastTrack for Azure) and Will Owen (formerly Microsoft, now Maersk) to share their personal mental health journeys.
Topics discussed in this stream include:
- Personal experiences with depression, anxiety, and burnout in demanding tech roles
- The impact of COVID-19 isolation on mental wellbeing and personal identity
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and medication as paths to recovery
- The pressure of relocating internationally and proving your value at work
- How overloading on work as a coping mechanism can become its own trap
- Why removing the stigma around mental health still matters in the tech community
None of the participants are healthcare professionals. This is a peer-to-peer conversation intended to normalise mental health discussions in tech. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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