BlueHackers - A Decade

Explore the decade-long journey of BlueHackers, an initiative addressing mental health in the tech community, in this 54-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Discover how a spontaneous lightning talk at OSDC 2008 evolved into a significant support network for those dealing with depression and related issues. Learn about the initiative's impact, challenges faced, and lives saved over the years. Examine the relationship between mental health and the tech industry, and gain insights that could benefit a broader audience. Delve into topics such as the attention economy, the effects of technology on different age groups, and the future direction of BlueHackers. Gain valuable perspectives on mental health awareness and support within the open-source community and beyond.

Intro
How it came about
What's it about
And then?
But also: "Equilibria" boardgame!
More stickers!
What else?
Positive Impact
Horay! Mission complete?
Step back: generalised causality
What we already know now
Kids and their phones
Adults/Parents and their phones
The good news: young adults
The attention economy
Future for BlueHackers