Open Source Summit + AI_dev Japan 2024

The software industry, a bastion of innovation, often overlooks the mental well-being of its builders. This session delves into challenges at all career levels including open source, from layoffs to project pressures, underscoring the need to recognize and respond to mental health fluctuations for inclusive, resilient teams. Compelling narratives include: - Leadership: A startup CEO battling burnout and imposter syndrome. - Career transitions: A young developer overcoming job loss stigma. - Personal resilience: An SRE managing personal loss during critical projects. - Open Source enthusiast: A open-source enthusiast juggling his passion in open source with his official work. Weaving in our journeys with depression during the pandemic, we'll explore strategies for: - Overcoming discrimination in the tech industry. - Taking healthy breaks and prioritizing self-care. - Seeking support from mental health professionals. Our goal is an open, inclusive conversation about mental well-being in open source software. By acknowledging the interconnectedness of personal struggles and team success, we can build resilient, supportive environments for all tech talent to thrive.