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If your mind is not right, nothing it produces or caters to will be. HackerNoon's mental health stories address how to care for your most valuable asset
1. Omori on Nintendo Switch SERIOUSLY Needs a Trigger Warning
Omori is a game that can trigger anxiety, I know that firsthand.
2. How Dating Apps Shift Focus from Simple “Matching” to Mental Health
Why Dating Apps Shift Focus from Simple “Matching” to Help Users Prioritize Mental Health?
3. Procrastination is a Form of Emotion Regulation
In this Slogging thread, our community discusses their experience with procrastination, coping mechanisms, and Sirois' take on procrastination.
4. Managers, Do You Wait for the Doorknob Effect?
If you are not sure what a Doorknob effect is, you probably want to keep reading. Either you’ve seen it before and didn’t act properly, or worse you just missed it.
5. How I Learned to Stop Worrying
As a psychiatrist, I know worrying does not help. Focusing on our sphere of influence, the present moment, and gratitude can help with worry.
6. The Difference Between Early-Stage Theater and Traction
A former founder reflects on how fake traction and startup delusion led to his downfall - and what real traction actually looks like.
7. The Dark Side of LinkedIn: A Capitalist’s Pipe Dream
LinkedIn has become a cesspool of toxic productivity, virtue signaling, and corporate worship. It is time to call for a change!
8. The Frightening Truth Behind Mind Control and Social Media [Halloween Special]
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room…
9. 9 Free Book Websites That You Should Know About
Looking for free books online? Check out our top 9 websites, including Project Gutenberg, Open Library, and ManyBooks, offering over 2 million ebooks!
10. The Art of Overthinking: Why You're a Genius at Creating Problems That Don't Exist
Thinking so much it’s holding you back? Uncover the hidden motives behind your mental chaos, Master the Mind Wizard's Stopwatch Formula, delve into the unexpect
11. You Are Not Your Startup, Your Startup is Not You
About the psychological trap founders fall into, merging their identity with their startup, and why maintaining objectivity is absolutely essential.
12. The Great Outdoors (of Computing): Take Your Work Outside
Anyone else tired of being shackled to a desk between the hours of 9 and 5 on a beautiful day?
13. 3 Tips to Improve Your Mental Health as a Developer
It's been over a month now since I last wrote an article here for my blog. I've been struggling a lot with low mood, which has meant that I haven't had the motivation or the energy to produce new content. I have been getting help, which I've found really useful, so I thought I'd share some of the things I've learned in the hope that it might help other developers in a similar position.
14. The 7 Scopes of Wellness and 21 Apps to Help You Attain Them
These times are hard and achieving good health may seem difficult, but it is possible to achieve your wellness goals. Find out more about wellness here.
15. How I screwed up myself building my dream startup
I was looking at the doctor’s face, my heart beating super fast, scared of what will come out of his mouth:
16. Technology and the Mind: An Existential Psychotherapist’s Thoughts on the Meaning of Tech
<strong>A:</strong> Technology has two primary shortcomings. Both of them stem from the fact that technology facilitates contact with humans, but through a medium that underscores the individual and not the connection between them or the relational phenomena that occur between them.
17. The Illusion of Being Stuck
When you face the challenge of feeling stagnant in your career, in your personal life, nothing seems to help you progress.
18. An Introduction to Pain Management: How To Deal With Pain
Pain can be difficult to deal with, but there are different management options for pain depending on person, gender and clinical conditions. Read about pain.
19. The four things I do to manage my migraine as a software developer
Migraine affects 1 billion people worldwide. It's the 3rd most prevalent and the 6th most disabling illness in the world. It's worse than an ordinary headache. The attacks usually last between 4 and 72 hours. Whoever has, or had a migraine knows about the pain they had to endure and the sacrifices they had to make because of it. Managing a migraine is not easy. You're pretty much forced to change and adjust your lifestyle and habits. There is no pill that you can take to make it go away forever. In this article I'll cover the four things I do to manage my migraine.
20. Hey Employers: Do Black Lives Matter?
As you know (I hope), the murder of George Floyd has caused protests and violent riots in Minneapolis, and many other cities around the United States. Yet again, another Black man was murdered by those hired to protects us. Four policemen pinned George to the ground after being called by a store clerk about disorderly conduct. An officer, by the name of Derek Chauvin, kneeled into George’s neck with extreme pressure, digging it into the ground to the point that he struggled to breath. As George was suffocating, he stated that he could not breath multiple times, but Chauvin did not let up. The other officers just stood by allowing it to happen, which makes them just as guilty. George died later that day. It took days just for Chauvin to even be arrested. He’s now been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. If you’re unaware of the story, please head here.
21. Master Manipulators: 5 Behaviors to Watch Out For
Manipulators are hard to spot because, with the intention to cheat and deceive, they use tricks that are meant to influence, exploit, and control you.
22. The Joy of Using Single-Purpose Tech
What is it about smartphones that make them the most useful technology ever created?
23. My First Panic Attack And Subsequent Relationship With Depression And Anxiety - Part I
The first panic attack I had was back in 2015. During an official college trip with a few college friends.
24. How to Help Those Who Are NEET
Most of us know volunteering is good for our health. You’re giving something back, meeting people you might not otherwise meet, and possibly transforming lives.
25. The Impact, Symptoms and Management of Stress
Are you frequently feeling stressed out? If so, this article discusses some of the physiological symptoms associated with stress and offers tips for reducing
26. How To Reduce Workplace Stress
Work is a big part of our life. Done well, it can be a source of joy. But when managed poorly, it can often lead to stress, anxiety, and dissatisfaction at work
27. Technology Trends for 2021: A Forecast from Hacker Noon’s Top Writers
I asked 10 of Hacker Noon’s Top Contributors to weigh in with their strategic tech predictions for 2021 — you can expect a 14-minute briefing on everything from recession startups and (self) edtech, to AI applied to end Covid-19 and the commoditization of Machine Learning.
28. Why Senior Citizens Should Learn to Code
Seniors - learn to code! As a mind-stimulating leisure activity, learning to code has many health and social benefits for older adults.
29. Managing Stress May Be A Lot Simpler Than You Think
You can't avoid stress, but you can certainly learn to manage it well. To do this, you need to apply the right strategies by taking charge.
30. 4 Corporate Benefits that Improve Employee Mental Health and Engagement
The benefits of mental health support programs are numerous. Some of these programs include free therapy and healthy eating and physical activity. Others provide financial assistance to employees who need it. Whatever the case, there are three main reasons why you should care about your employees' mental health. Read on for more information. Here are some examples of mental health benefits offered by companies. All three promote a healthy work environment. Having a positive company culture is one of the most important factors in preventing mental health problems.
31. I Quit My Job at the Age of 36 to Be Happy
Hi! my name is O. I am the founder of Goodnight Journal, where people come to write their own private and public journals. In this blog article, I want to share my own story about quitting my job and working on the app that I’m passionate about while traveling.
32. Yves Saint Laurent: Exploring the Runway of Mental Health Challenges
This article delves into the intricacies of Yves Saint Laurent's mental health.
33. How You Can Help Stop Domestic Violence
A look at how to spot the signs of domestic partner abuse and how to find resources online to help your situation.
34. 59% of Employees Want More Mental Health Support at Work
About 3 in 5 professionals in the US (59%) do not believe their employer supports their mental health, according to a survey of 3,269 professionals.
35. Practicing Oxygen Hunger To Benefit Mental and Physical Health
I am less breathless during exercise, I am less tired at the end of the day, and my response to fear and stress has improved — All thanks to Oxygen Hunger.
36. I Built a Mental Health App While Stuck in My Tiny Studio in NYC
Mental health has been a rising issue lately since the pandemic and it caught my attention right away since I was going crazy being stuck in my tiny studio in New York City that has no view. Also, I was consistently looking for ways to help users on Goodnight Journal who expressed depression and anxiety through public journals. Some of the public journals really got me concerned and think more about features that I can implement to help them feel better. It kind of came naturally that I want to do something about it. I ended up playing around with a bunch of mental health and meditation apps out there and came up with the app called Happy.
37. Mental Health, Body Image, & Social Media: Censorship isn't the Solution
The impact of social media and AI on mental health, on the way we perceive and experience our world, cannot be underestimated.
38. The happy ending to my burnout story
Burnout is a scary thing. It creeps in when you least expect it. And it usually takes longer than usual for you to realize it’s even happening. Let’s back up a few months.
39. Work Smarter, Not Harder: 7 Powerful Tips To Manage Your Projects Better
Thinking is probably one of the hardest, daunting tasks, and George Bernard Shaw had his perspective that made me think more about my way of dealing with challenges.
40. Meditation Resources: Apps and Websites to Keep Calm
There are a wide variety of meditation apps and websites available to help you with meditation. Choosing one may help with your mental health
41. How the Metaverse Could Affect Mental Health
The impact of tech on mental health is a field of study that is still in its infancy.
42. Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships is Not an Exact Science
Having high standards in love is basically a form of self care and self respect
43. Food Tech Stories: Digital Transformation of Restaurant Industry
44. How to Avoid Career Burnout
The best way to avoid career burnout is for employees to prioritize taking care of their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
45. How Imposter Syndrome Affects Developers
Imposter syndrome is a feeling in software development. Not only does beginners or mid-level developers face this problem, but also the experienced coders.
46. My $0 Biohacking Journey to Completing Ultra-Marathons
This article details my $0 biohacking journey to ultra-marathons, health, fitness, and more
47. How to Manage Your Technology and Reduce Your Digital Distractions
With so many different ways that we can be connected at any given moment in time, it’s easy for technology to take over our lives.
48. Stepping Away From Operational Management
The headspace of the owner is key, especially when they're hands-on in running their business, putting their all into it
49. How to Cope With Massive Losses in Crypto
With the right coping strategies and a healthy mindset, you can bounce back from this loss and come back stronger than ever.
50. Raising Kids And A Startup
Kids are great. They're funny, smart, beautiful, the light of your life and exhausting. Kind of like a startup...so how does one go about balancing both?
51. How to Build a Quality AI-Based Mental Health Counseling App
Because of the mental illness crisis that has worsened during the last ten years, digital solutions functioning on artificial intelligence offer hope for millions of people to improve their mental state, or at least to keep it balanced. Technology companies and scientific establishments have developed the applications ready to provide daily therapist sessions and support patients` treatment programs.
52. Can You Improve Your Mental Health with Psychedelics?
Pushing the Boundaries: Healing Mental Health with Psychedelics
53. Lessons From GitLab—A $1 Billion Business With 700 Remote Employees
A lot has changed since I shared my last article related on COVID-19 (the most recent strain of coronavirus), and how AI and Blockchain professionals and industry experts are tackling the crisis.
54. Mental Health (Just Like The World) Is On Fire: Here's How It Can Be Put Out
Here are the steps that I take to remain focused and keep my mental health…well, healthy.
55. "Fail more", advised David Stapleton, BUA FIT's Founder & CEO
BUA FIT was nominated as one of the best startups in London in Startups of the Year hosted by HackerNoon. This is an interview with their Founder CEO.
56. 7 Proven Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace
Imposter Syndrome, persistent self-doubt even among the most accomplished individuals, is more common than you might think.
57. The Mixed Blessings of Technology for Mental Health
Mental health technology is a subject of controversy. This post tends to assess the existing potential of new healthcare tech for mental health treatment,
58. The Rise of Mental Health Apps: What Are the Consequences?
Mental health apps rose in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Are there any consequences to their meteoric rise?
59. Technological Solutions for Combating Depression and Anxiety
Tech innovators continue to develop solutions that address specific gaps in the treatment pipeline.
60. What Neural Networks Teach Us About Schizophrenia
Pretrained Artificial Neural Networks used to work like a Blackbox: You hand them an input and they predict an output with a certain probability — but without us knowing the internal processes of how they came up with their prediction. A Neural Network to recognize images usually consists of around 20 neuron layers, trained with millions of images to tweak the network parameters to give high quality classifications.
61. Personal Development is a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
Two problems with self-development, the industry looking to profit from the naive and the ego, fooling itself it's getting enlightened.
62. 3 Things That You Should Do Before Even Trying to Be Productive
Before you find the perfect productivity techniques, stop doing these simple things first.
63. Say No to Last Minute Requests: Here's How in 3 Steps
Finally, giving a thoughtful response goes a long way in ensuring your message is received well without coming across as arrogant...
64. From Zero to Manic
I am 36 years old and have long felt disconnected from the world. Not so much the natural world — that I’ve been lovingly drawn to and constantly in awe of as far back as I can remember.
65. 8 Habits of Highly Productive People
The habits of highly productive people make them accomplish a lot. It's not magic, and you can improve your mentality by following these 8 habits.
66. What’s the Healthiest Way to Lose Weight
We would all like to lose body fat rapidly. However, not only is that nearly impossible (get real), but it’s also incredibly unhealthy. According to the people who lose weight gradually (one-to-two pounds per week) are more successful in keeping the weight off.
67. Why We Post Less on Social Media but Scroll More
We post less but scroll more. Explore why social media is shifting to "posting zero," how AI algorithms fuel doomscrolling, and if we can reclaim the internet.
68. 8 Proven Ways to Foster a Stronger Mind-Body Connection
These dedicated practices will help you develop a more robust bond between your mental, emotional, and physical selves, boosting your holistic well-being.
69. Are You Suffering From Achievemephobia?
What in the world is - achievemephobia?
70. The Quintessential Work of Remote Developers
Building and supporting software does not require you to be in the office every day. Companies like GitLab, Digital Ocean, CircleCI, InVision, and Stripe have realized that remote work gives them a recruiting and productivity advantage over the competition.
71. Treating Your Internet Friends with Respect Starts Right Here at HackerNoon HQ
TL;DR: All Hacker Noon full time employees and long-term part-time contractors are now eligible to enter our fully-funded Mental Health initiative. Plus a few tips on how to make Remote Work work.
72. Coronavirus: A Test For Modern Technology and Tethics
ICYMI: The spread of the new strain of Corona virus known as Covid-19 has caused massive disruption to daily life- be it social or economic.
73. Dear ChatGPT, I'm Alone and Depressed—Can You Help?
ChatGPT is a chatbot that listens to your thoughts and responds to them. It's being used for emotional support in an increasingly lonely and overwhelmed world.
74. I Burnt Out on Inconsistent Codebases
How Front End Development Broke Me: A Burnout Story
75. Unraveling Coco Chanel: Creativity, Resilience, and the Shadows of Mental Health
Explore Coco Chanel's enigmatic life, from fashion revolution to mental health struggles, unraveling the complexities behind the iconic fashion icon.
76. 5 Techniques to Combat Morning Anxiety
The way you wake up will influence your performance, how you communicate, and how effective you will be in setting boundaries and achieving your targets.
77. New Research Examines Connection Between ADHD and Anxiety: What It Says
Discover how this study advances personalized ADHD care, highlighting the importance of considering gender differences and comorbidities for tailored treatment
78. Exploring Mental Health and UX Design with Jennifer Wong
Jennifer Wong is the Founder of a UX design boot camp called Product Design Fam and the CEO of Empathie, an app dedicated to empowering racial minorities.
79. The Zoom Boom's Impact on Innovation, Infrastructure, and Mental Health
The corona virus has challenged all aspects of our lives. Healthcare not with standing, one of the biggest challenges has been in trying to keep as much of our lives as possible running as normal. Technology might already have altered the way we work, rest and play for good– but it’s been even more crucial during a period where people are working from home and avoiding large gatherings in the US and the rest of the world. In this post, we’ll look at how tech industry is rising to the corona virus challenge to keep the world moving.
80. 87 Stories To Learn About Work Life Balance
Learn everything you need to know about Work Life Balance via these 87 free HackerNoon stories.
81. How Does Gaming Affect Mental Health?
There may be no significant detrimental impacts on mental health from playing video games in moderation.
82. Tech Must Disrupt the Mental Health Hotline Industry
Venture funding in mental health and wellness companies has seen healthy growth this past year, with $321 million raised across 26 deals in the second quarter of 2019, which is a 141% jump from last year’s $227 million raised during the same quarter. The impact of this growth in popularity is having its much-desired changes in the US, with the use of meditation growing 3 folds from 2012–2017, making it as popular as yoga according to the Center for Disease Control.
83. I Said "I Love You" to an AI Bot — What's Next?
AI companions have evolved from Hollywood fantasy ("Her" in 2013) to a booming -multi billion industry growing 36% annually.
84. Exploring 10 New COVID-19 Realities You Might Already Be Experiencing
We are halfway through 2020. Self-evident truth makes it crystal clear that there is too much to swallow and digest to make sense of everything that is happening in our new reality. It is also important to mention that there is no doubt that the world will remember this year just like they remember 2012 when everyone was expecting the end of the world. But what happens after COVID-19? The Economist has its perspective:
85. Rediscovering Focus: How I Did It
After years of distractions and poor decision making. I rediscovered the art of focus. I realized that if I did not plant my butt in the chair, I would fall behind in my ambitions. Since October of last year, I have been taking serious action to improve my attention span and my ability to do deep work.
86. Building a Mental Health Startup: Insights from a Founder
People have a wide range of different "tools" that can give them cheap and fast relief of anxiety or other psychological conditions.
87. Addicted to Your AI? New Research Warns of 'Social Reward Hacking'
Latest research reveals AI companions can reduce loneliness and build social skills—but only with ethical design. A guide for developers and users.
88. 5 Strategies for Shifting a Fixed Mindset to a Growth Mindset
How do you approach failures in life?
89. What if Video Games Could Treat You
A look at the state of prescription video games designed to help individuals suffering from various physical and mental issues and the companies behind them.
90. COVID-19: How Has The Pandemic Changed Our Society?
In this article, we look at the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has changed our world for better and worse.
91. Green Lights at the End of a Dock: The Secret to Happiness by Jay Gatsby and Richard Curtis
My first experience with time travel was when I was 21 years old.
92. Is Experiencing a Burnout Good or Bad?
A fast-paced world and burnouts go hand in hand.
93. Why Dyslexics Make Great Spies and Security Professionals
Why dyslexics make great spies and cybersecurity professionals.
94. Trash and auto purge from Gmail. How to leverage Apps Scripts to make your life easier!
Getting unwanted emails from a specific sender and can’t resist checking the trash? This guide will help you remove them for good.
95. Dear Elon Musk, Can You Help Me Lose Weight?
My open letter to Elon Musk, one of the greatest problem solvers of our time, asking about recommendations on how I could lose my extra few pounds.
96. The Importance of a Developer's Mental Health Day
A moment of reflection dear dev, dear engineer, and dear LANister. A brief reminder that yes, we are here, and yes we are alive. We made it to this day! What a joy! Ohh, hey Kelvin! Let's talk about our mental health today. A little sanity in all the chaos of whatever bugs, errors, and painful hours we might have had to this moment.
