So excited to see @MlleSophiePofie for the do over session at #EuroSTARConf
You don't talk about THAT at work!
Constantly worried about being *me* at work
You just don't talk about that at work
People talked about mental health at a tech conference
Shout out to @AgileTD
Agile values as humans
Focus, commitment, respect, courage and openness
Lesson 1
You're never the only one
2018 in the EU
17% of the population had a mental health problem
5.4% lived with anxiety disorder
4.5% were affected by a depressive disorder
Lesson 2
Openness inspires openness.
If I don't mention the taboo stuff, then nothing else makes sense.
Sharing your secrets, even the bad ones can he positive
Lesson 3
Openness is a habit, not a character trait.
Flex your muscles
Anxiety makes it really difficult to express your opinions
Lesson 4
Showing vulnerability shows strength
Lesson 5
Some people just don't get it
'have you ever tried not?'
Top 3 Helpful Tips for Getting Through Dark Days (That don't help at all)
You just have to stay positive
It's all in your head
But you have nothing to be depressed about
Lesson 6
Some people get it really badly wrong.
⛔ Flirty or a cry for attention ⛔
Lesson 7
People want to help you.
Let them.
Most humans are kind
Helping others boosts your own well being
The Ben Franklin Effect
"He that has once done you a kindness will be more ready to do you another, than he whom you yourself have obliged"
Lesson 8
There's strength in numbers
People with mental illnesses flock together
Sharing concrete coping mechanisms.
We have each others swords
Lesson 9
Bluntness uncomplicates things
PSA
Take your medical checkups seriously
Yes, also during the pandemic
No, you're not too young for it anyway
Learn how to self examine
Fight like a girl
Lesson 10
Everybody should know the oxygen mask rule
As long as I'm nice to others, it doesn't matter how you treat yourself
If you don't make an effort with your mental health, you WILL have to with your mental illness
It is NOT selfishness
Be kind
In times of crisis, being kind is important.
To others and yourself.
Talking about mental health is more important than ever
Watch out for
Feelings of sadness, guilt, hopelessness, anger, irritability, numbness
Social withdrawal
Loss of energy, focus, interest
Changes in appetite, weight, sleep
Self loathing, recklessness
Unexplained postings, aches, rashes
Honest, humble, educational, kickass.
Sophie delivered so damn well.
Thank you Sophie.
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