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<h2 id="about">About</h2>
<p>:sparkles: A curated list of awesome articles, websites and resources
about mental health in the software industry. :sparkles:</p>
<p><strong>Mental health</strong> is a level of <strong>psychological
well-being</strong> or <strong>an absence of mental illness</strong>.
It’s the psychological state of someone who is functioning at a
satisfactory level of emotional and behavioural adjustment.</p>
<p>It includes subjective well-being, perceived self-efficacy, autonomy,
competence, inter-generational dependence, and self-actualization of
one’s intellectual and emotional potential, among others.</p>
<p>✨ A curated collection of outstanding articles, tools, and resources
focused on mental health in the software industry. ✨</p>
<p><strong>Mental health</strong> is a foundational aspect of our
overall well-being. It encompasses emotional, psychological, and social
stability, and affects how we think, feel, act, relate to others, and
make choices. In the context of the tech industry—where long hours, high
pressure, and remote or isolated work environments are common—supporting
mental health is a personal priority and a collective
responsibility.</p>
<p>This list gathers resources designed to raise awareness, promote
self-care, reduce stigma, and help individuals and organizations
navigate mental health challenges. From managing stress and anxiety to
cultivating resilience and compassion at work, these tools aim to
support developers, designers, managers, and anyone working in tech.</p>
<p>It covers topics including, but not limited to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Burnout and recovery</li>
<li>Depression and anxiety in remote work</li>
<li>Mindfulness and stress reduction</li>
<li>Imposter syndrome and self-doubt</li>
<li>Building psychologically safe engineering cultures</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<p>This list compiles several self-help resources we’ve personally found
useful for a range of mental health problems, but in no way are they a
replacement of professional help, psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy.
<strong>We’re not experts</strong>, and even if we were, most of these
tools are meant as an aid to therapy, not as a substitute.</p>
<p><strong>If you’re in a crisis, please see <a
href="https://twloha.com/find-help/international-resources/">here</a>,
or <a href="https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/">here</a>
for resources in your country.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> This list is a collection of self-help
and educational resources. While we’ve found many of them helpful, they
are not a substitute for professional mental health care. Therapy,
medication, and clinical support are often essential for recovery and
well-being.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek help immediately
from local emergency services or a mental health professional. You can
find international crisis support here: * 🌍 <a
href="https://twloha.com/find-help/international-resources/">To Write
Love on Her Arms – Find Help</a> * 🌐 <a
href="https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/">International
Association for Suicide Prevention – Crisis Centres</a></p>
</blockquote>
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<h2 id="contents">Contents</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="#applications">Applications</a></li>
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<li><a href="#podcasts">Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="#talks">Talks</a></li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2 id="applications">Applications</h2>
<p>Applications to help with dealing with anxiety, depression or other
mental health problems.</p>
<p>Apps that support mental health by helping users manage anxiety,
depression, stress, sleep, and emotional resilience. These tools are not
substitutes for professional care, but they can complement therapy or
serve as entry points to self-reflection and support.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://mymoodpath.com/en/">Moodpath</a> - Interactive,
app-based screening, created to recognize symptoms of depression.</li>
<li><a href="https://nyxo.app">Nyxo</a> – Open source sleep tracking and
sleep coaching app for iOS and Android.</li>
<li><a href="https://sanvello.com">Sanvello</a> - Daily tools for
stress, anxiety, and depression alongside a supportive community. Based
on cognitive behavioral therapy &amp; mindfulness meditation.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.quirk.fyi/">Quirk</a> - A GPL Licensed
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) app for iOS and Android.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.calm.com">Calm</a> – Provides guided
meditations, sleep stories, and breathing exercises to help reduce
anxiety and improve sleep quality.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.copenotes.com">Cope Notes</a> – Sends daily
text messages with positive thoughts, exercises, and journaling prompts
to help combat depression and anxiety. Content is reviewed by mental
health professionals.</li>
<li><a href="https://emobay.org">EmoBay</a> – An AI-driven digital
mental health platform offering 24/7 conversational support, mood
tracking, and crisis-response guidance via a chatbot interface.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.equoogame.com">eQuoo</a> – A game-based app
that teaches psychological skills to improve emotional fitness and
resilience through interactive storytelling.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.happify.com">Happify</a> – Offers science-based
activities and games designed to reduce stress, overcome negative
thoughts, and build resilience.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.headspace.com">Headspace</a> – A meditation and
mindfulness app offering guided sessions, sleep aids, and
stress-reduction techniques. Backed by clinical research and widely used
in workplace wellness programs.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/">MindShift
CBT</a> – Designed to help teens and young adults cope with anxiety
using CBT strategies, including relaxation exercises and thought
journals.</li>
<li><a href="https://mymoodpath.com/en/">Moodpath</a> – An interactive
mental health journal that helps you reflect on your emotional
well-being, screen for symptoms of depression, and access helpful
resources. Developed with input from clinical psychologists.</li>
<li><a href="https://nyxo.app">Nyxo</a> – An open-source sleep tracking
and coaching app for iOS and Android. It offers personalized sleep
insights and education to help you develop healthier sleep habits.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/ptsdcoach_app.asp">PTSD
Coach</a> – Developed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this
app provides education about PTSD, self-assessment tools, and resources
for managing symptoms.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.quirk.fyi/">Quirk</a> – A free, open-source CBT
app that helps you identify and reframe distorted thoughts. It’s a
lightweight, privacy-focused tool designed to help users develop
healthier thinking patterns.</li>
<li><a href="https://sanvello.com">Sanvello</a> – Provides daily tools
to manage stress, anxiety, and depression using techniques from
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and mood tracking.
Includes access to peer communities and therapy options.</li>
<li><a href="https://three-good-things.glitch.me/">Three Good Things</a>
- Write down three good things in your life every morning.</li>
<li><a href="http://wakeupti.me/">Wake Up Time</a> - Calculates optimal
times to wake up based on your body’s sleep cycles.</li>
<li><a href="http://weareanxio.us">we are ANXIO.us</a> - A collection of
mental health and wellness apps, plus resources.</li>
<li><a href="https://writewithwrabit.com">Wrabit</a> - Build a daily
writing habit while contributing to mental health research.</li>
– A simple gratitude journaling app based on positive psychology
research. Encourages users to reflect on three positive moments each day
to build emotional resilience.</li>
<li><a href="http://wakeupti.me/">Wake Up Time</a> – A web-based tool
that calculates optimal wake-up times based on 90-minute sleep cycles,
helping users feel more rested and in sync with natural rhythms.</li>
<li><a href="http://weareanxio.us">we are ANXIO.us</a> – A thoughtfully
curated collection of digital wellness tools, mental health apps, and
community resources designed to support people living with anxiety.</li>
<li><a href="https://woebothealth.com">Woebot</a> – A mental health
chatbot that delivers daily emotional support using principles from CBT,
helping users track moods and develop coping strategies.</li>
<li><a href="https://writewithwrabit.com">Wrabit</a> – A writing app
designed to help you build a daily journaling habit while contributing
anonymously to mental health research.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wysa.io">Wysa</a> – An AI-powered chatbot that
uses evidence-based techniques like CBT and mindfulness to support users
in managing stress, anxiety, and depression.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youper.ai">Youper</a> – An AI-powered emotional
health assistant that guides you through conversations and activities
based on psychological techniques.</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2 id="articles">Articles</h2>
<p>Articles, posts and papers on mental health in technology.</p>
<p>Articles, personal essays, and research papers that explore mental
health challenges in the tech industry — including burnout, imposter
syndrome, depression, anxiety, and emotional well-being among software
developers, engineers, and tech professionals.</p>
<ul>
<li><a
href="http://codingmindfully.com/a-programmers-guide-to-stress/">A
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Time To Talk About Mental Illness In Indie Development</a> - By Jessica
Conditt.</li>
<li><a
href="https://alistapart.com/article/mental-illness-in-the-web-industry">Mental
Illness In The Web Industry</a> - By Brandon Gregory.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/editorial/mental-self-care-for-software-developers-and-web-designers">Mental
Self Care For Software Developers And Web Designers</a> - By B.J.
Keeton.</li>
<li><a
href="https://alistapart.com/article/mental-illness-in-the-web-industry">Mental
Illness In The Web Industry</a> - By Brandon Gregory.</li>
<li><a
href="https://medium.com/@taylorotwell/my-mental-health-toolbelt-9b9fdd4ae149">My
Mental Health Toolbelt</a> - By Taylor Otwell.</li>
<li><a
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Do Software Developers Suffer From Imposter Syndrome?</a> - By Muhammed
Rajeef M K.</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2 id="books">Books</h2>
<p>Books that has mental health and self-care as the main theme.</p>
<p>Books that explore mental health, self-care, and emotional well-being
in the context of the tech industry — from personal stories and
practical guides to research-backed strategies for navigating stress,
burnout, imposter syndrome, and the challenges of modern software
work.</p>
<ul>
<li><a
href="https://www.amazon.com/Brotopia-Breaking-Boys-Club-Silicon-Valley/dp/0735213534">Brotopia:
Breaking Up the Boys’ Club of Silicon Valley</a> - By Emily Chang. A
revealing investigation into sexism and exclusion in tech culture—and
the toll it takes on women’s mental health.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.amazon.com/Building-Startup-Without-Going-Crazy/dp/946126643X">Building
a Startup Without Going Crazy</a> - By Leen de Bruyne. A set of 100
short lessons from a founder who burned out and recovered, offering
advice for staying sane while launching a company.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Rate-Launching-Startup-Losing/dp/0593238265">Burn
Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind</a> - By Andy Dunn. A
gripping memoir by the co-founder of Bonobos about living with bipolar
disorder while building a startup.</li>
<li><a
href="https://developersuccesslab.gitbook.io/code-review-anxiety-workbook/">Code
Review Anxiety Workbook</a> - By Developer Success Lab. A free,
research-backed workbook to help developers manage fear, stress, and
criticism around code reviews.</li>
<li><a href="https://leanpub.com/developers-and-depression">Developers
and Depression</a> - By Greg Baugues. A candid collection of essays and
talks exploring bipolar disorder, ADHD, and mental illness in the
developer community.</li>
<li><a href="https://gumroad.com/l/imposter-syndrome">Imposter Syndrome
(No CS Degree)</a> - Compiled by Pete. Insights from over 30 self-taught
developers about overcoming imposter syndrome and thriving in the tech
world without a computer science degree.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Have-Be-Crazy-Work/dp/0062874780">It
Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work</a> - By Jason Fried and David
Heinemeier Hansson. A manifesto for calm work culture from the Basecamp
founders, arguing against hustle culture and burnout.</li>
<li><a href="https://leanpub.com/osmi-guidelines-for-employees">Mental
Health In Tech: Guidelines For Employees</a> - By OSMI.</li>
Health In Tech: Guidelines For Employees</a> - By OSMI. A practical
guide for employees navigating mental health at work, covering legal
rights, accommodations, and how to advocate for wellness in the
workplace.</li>
<li><a href="https://leanpub.com/osmi-guidelines-for-employers">Mental
Health In Tech: Guidelines For Executives And HR Professionals</a> - By
OSMI.</li>
OSMI. A resource for company leaders on creating supportive
environments, complying with legal obligations, and fostering inclusive
mental health policies in tech teams.</li>
<li><a
href="https://leanpub.com/osmi-mental-wellness-in-the-workplace">Mental
Health In Tech: Guidelines For Mental Wellness In The Workplace</a> - By
OSMI.</li>
OSMI. A comprehensive handbook for building mentally healthy workplaces
in tech, covering strategies, policy examples, and case studies.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.amazon.com/Peopleware-Productive-Projects-Teams-3rd/dp/0321934113">Peopleware:
Productive Projects and Teams</a> - By Tom DeMarco and Timothy Lister.
An influential text on the human factors of software development,
advocating for healthier team environments and better work-life
balance.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.amazon.com/Slack-Getting-Burnout-Busywork-Efficiency/dp/0767907698">Slack:
Getting Past Burnout, Busywork, and the Myth of Total Efficiency</a> -
By Tom DeMarco. A classic book on the importance of “slack” in developer
workflows, highlighting the dangers of overwork and the need for
creative space.</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2 id="conferences">Conferences</h2>
<p>Conferences spreading the word of the importance of mental health
awareness and self-care in the software industry.</p>
<p>Conferences that promote mental health awareness, self-care, and
emotional well-being in the tech industry — creating space for open
conversations, education, and innovation around the psychological
challenges faced by developers, designers, founders, and tech teams.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://behavioralhealthtech.com">Behavioral Health
Tech</a> - The leading conference on innovation in behavioral health and
technology. Brings together tech companies, healthcare providers, and
developers working on mental health platforms and services.</li>
<li><a href="http://mentalhealth.media.mit.edu/">Computing And Mental
Health</a> - Bringing together communities.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.anxietytech.com">Anxiety Tech</a> - Learn how to
advocate for mental health at work, how technology can be better
designed to support mental health, what technologies are already working
to help those who suffer with mental illnesses, and how you or your
company can be leaders in this field.</li>
Health</a> - A multidisciplinary gathering focused on how digital tools
and computing technologies can support and enhance mental well-being.
Hosted by the MIT Media Lab.</li>
<li><a href="https://heartifacts.codeandsupply.co/">Heartifacts</a> - A
people-focused tech conference centered around mental health,
communication, and inclusion in the software industry. Designed to
foster open conversations about burnout, stress, and psychological
safety.</li>
<li><a href="https://mhanational.org/annual-conference">Mental Health
America Annual Conference</a> - A broad conference addressing national
mental health issues, with tech-related tracks exploring innovation in
digital mental health, privacy, and accessibility in mental health
tech.</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2 id="meetups">Meetups</h2>
<p>Meetup groups all around the world focusing on mental health in the
software industry.</p>
<p>Community-led meetup groups around the world that create safe,
supportive spaces for software professionals to connect, share
experiences, and explore topics related to mental health, emotional
well-being, and self-care in the tech industry.</p>
<ul>
<li><a
href="https://www.meetup.com/mental-health-in-tech-auckland/">Mental
Health In Tech Auckland</a> - Organized by Navs, Kai L. &amp; Helen
D.</li>
href="https://www.meetup.com/berlin-mental-health-support-group/">Berlin
Mental Health Support Group</a> - A peer support circle for tech
professionals and others navigating mental health challenges. Offers
regular “Soundness Check” sessions in a safe, non-judgmental space.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.meetup.com/thought-tech/">Thought Tech</a> -
Based in New York City, this group brings together technologists and
innovators to explore the intersection of mental health and tech through
open discussions and guest speakers.</li>
<li><a
href="https://www.meetup.com/wellness-for-people-in-tech/">Wellness for
People in Tech</a> - A Silicon Valley meetup helping IT professionals
manage stress and avoid burnout. Hosts wellness-focused workshops on
self-care, work-life balance, and mental resilience.</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2 id="organizations">Organizations</h2>
<p>Organizations bringing mental health awareness to the software
industry.</p>
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<li><a href="http://selfcare.tech/">SelfCare.Tech</a> - A repository of
self-care resources for developers &amp; others.</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2 id="podcasts">Podcasts</h2>
<p>Podcast episodes with «mental health awareness in the software
industry» as the main theme.</p>
<p>Podcast episodes and series focused on mental health awareness in the
software industry, including burnout, self-care, stress, and emotional
resilience for developers and tech teams.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://hanselminutes.com/728">Destigmatizing Mental Health
in the Tech Industry</a> – On Hanselminutes (Ep. 728). Scott Hanselman
interviews Dr. Jennifer Akullian about breaking the stigma around
therapy, stress, and emotional struggles in the software industry.</li>
<li><a
href="http://happyporchradio.com/season-4-episode-3-april-wensel/">Emotional
Intelligence And Ethics In Tech</a> - By April Wensel in the Happy Porch
podcast.</li>
Intelligence And Ethics In Tech</a> – By April Wensel on the Happy Porch
podcast. A conversation about compassionate coding and building
emotionally intelligent engineering cultures.</li>
<li><a href="https://anchor.fm/mental-health-in-tech">Mental Health in
Tech</a> – Hosted by Schalk Neethling and Schalk Venter. A monthly
podcast sharing real stories from developers about mental health,
burnout, vulnerability, and resilience in tech.</li>
<li><a href="https://softskills.audio">Soft Skills Engineering</a> –
Hosted by Jamison Dance and Dave Smith. A humorous advice show for
developers tackling topics like burnout, imposter syndrome, performance
anxiety, and career balance.</li>
<li><a
href="http://ardentdev.com/011-jerk-programmer-compassionate-coder-april-wensel">Jerk
Programmer To Compassionate Coder</a> - By April Wensel in the Ardent
Development podcast.</li>
href="https://devjourney.info/Guests/284-ValarieRegas.html">Valarie
Regas’s Story</a> – On Software Developer’s Journey. A heartfelt episode
where Valarie discusses her experience with depression, anxiety, and the
need for empathy in tech workplaces.</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2 id="talks">Talks</h2>
<p>Talks and presentations about mental health awareness and other
testimonies and experiences in the software industry.</p>
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href="https://github.com/dreamingechoes/awesome-mental-health">mentalhealth.md
Github</a></p>