Mental Health for Hackers - Contents Under Pressure

Explore mental health challenges and support strategies specific to the infosec community in this 42-minute panel discussion from BSidesSF 2020. Join experts Chloé Messdaghi, Ryan Louie, and Susan Peediyakkal as they delve into crucial topics such as burnout, depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention. Gain insights on recognizing signs of stress, understanding different types of anxiety, and effective treatment approaches. Learn about the distinction between stress and burnout, its causes, and methods for recovery. Discover the importance of community support, industry-wide changes, and creating mental health-friendly workplaces. Acquire practical tips for building support networks, implementing employee-centric policies, and fostering a culture of openness around mental health in the hacking and cybersecurity fields.

Intro
Introductions
What are we dealing with
Everyone has mental health
Stress
Anxiety
What is anxiety
Types of anxiety
Treatment
Depression
What is Depression
Dont Do It Alone
Suicide
Burnout
Chloe M
Stress vs Burnout
Causes of Burnout
Treatment for Burnout
Community
Industry needs to change
Support network
Change in the workplace
Mental health in the workplace
Let the employees choose
Get employee buyin
Get help
Accounting firm
Metrics
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