Mental Health for Tech Workers
Software engineers, PMs, designers, founders, tech executives. Real stats, specific resources, and guidance written for the particular culture of this profession — not generic advice.
Why mental health looks different here
Impostor syndrome is endemic. Layoff cycles trigger anxiety spirals. Remote work + async tools create isolation. Plus: tech culture praises optimization, which men channel into self-measurement.
Profession-specific resources
Built for your job. Not generic EAP. These know the culture.
Most common issues in tech workers
Based on prevalence data for this profession. Each links to a specific resource on Typical Male.
Licensure / fitness-for-duty — what's real and what's myth
No licensure issues. Main concern: immigration visa status — check with an immigration attorney if worried about Green Card or H-1B implications (most mental health treatment has no impact).
The PHQ-9 + GAD-7 screeners your doctor uses. Private. Printable for your appointment. Tracks over time.
Take the PHQ-9 →