Cameron Bardell and Rahat Chowdhury: Mental Health & Tech

In this episode, Bekah and Dan talk about mental health with Cameron Bardell, an iOS developer in the healthcare industry, and Rahat Chowdhury, a mental health start-up founder. We talk about how sometimes building a product to meet our own needs is a great place to start and the importance of prioritizing mental health, especially in a fast-paced industry like tech. We walk through our own experiences, how mental health recovery isn't linear, and how different approaches to mental health technology create support for more people.

If you or someone else is suffering from mental health issues, you aren't alone. Below are some links to help you find resources or to seek help:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• CMHA National

Links:

Cameron:

• cambardell.github.io
• @cameronbardell on Twitter

Rahat:

• rahatcodes.com
• @Rahatcodes on Twitter
• Whimser
• Open source mental health resources database: The Sylar Project