So excited to see @MlleSophiePofie for the do over session at #EuroSTARConf

You don't talk about THAT at work! Image
Constantly worried about being *me* at work

You just don't talk about that at work Image
People talked about mental health at a tech conference

Shout out to @AgileTD Image
Agile values as humans

Focus, commitment, respect, courage and openness Image
Lesson 1

You're never the only one Image
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 Image
Lesson 2

Openness inspires openness.

If I don't mention the taboo stuff, then nothing else makes sense. Image
Sharing your secrets, even the bad ones can he positive Image
Lesson 3

Openness is a habit, not a character trait.

Flex your muscles

Anxiety makes it really difficult to express your opinions ImageImage
Lesson 4

Showing vulnerability shows strength Image
Lesson 5

Some people just don't get it

'have you ever tried not?' Image
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 Image
Lesson 6

Some people get it really badly wrong.

⛔ Flirty or a cry for attention ⛔ Image
Lesson 7

People want to help you.

Let them. Image
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" Image
Lesson 8

There's strength in numbers

People with mental illnesses flock together Image
Sharing concrete coping mechanisms.

We have each others swords Image
Lesson 9

Bluntness uncomplicates things Image
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 Image
Lesson 10

Everybody should know the oxygen mask rule Image
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 Image
In times of crisis, being kind is important.

To others and yourself.
Talking about mental health is more important than ever Image
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 Image
Honest, humble, educational, kickass.

Sophie delivered so damn well.

Thank you Sophie.

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