Redefining Mental Health for Tech

A tailored approach that ensures every tech employee receives the support they need to thrive in their demanding environment.

Traditional EAPs aren’t meeting tech’s unique needs

Traditional EAPs fall short in addressing the unique challenges and stressors faced by tech employees. Challenges like: 

Burnout  |  Isolation  |  Imposter Syndrome  |  High-Stress Levels  |  Work-Life Balance |  Job Insecurity

Constant Change  |  Lack of Physical Activity  |  Perfectionism  |  Digital Overload  | And More

These one-size-fits-all solutions fail to provide the targeted support that tech workers desperately need, leaving them vulnerable and unsupported in a high-stress environment.

Our Tailored Solutions for Tech

Custom Training and Resources

In the fast-paced and innovative tech industry, our initiatives support mental health and foster a culture of well-being:

  • Mental Health Awareness Training: Provide training for leaders and managers to reduce stigma and promote cultural change.
  • Employee Onboarding: Include Journey information in the onboarding process, featuring our “Mental Wellness for Starting a New Job” series and sessions on accessing Journey’s services.
  • Tech-Specific Webinars: Offer webinars addressing unique stressors in the tech industry, such as burnout, imposter syndrome, and work-life balance.

Effective Communication and Accessibility

Given the remote and globally distributed nature of tech teams, we ensure our mental health resources are accessible across various platforms:

  • Teams & Slack Integration: Embed mental health tips, reminders, and resources in the company’s Teams and Slack channels.
  • Digital Well-Being Portal: Create an online portal for tech employees to access mental health resources, tools, and support anytime.
  • Text/SMS Engagement: Send mental health reminders and tips via text for a tech-savvy, mobile workforce.
  • Work-from-Home Support: Provide tailored well-being tools and resources for remote employees.

Fostering Community and Engagement

Building a supportive and engaged community among tech employees is crucial for their mental well-being. Our initiatives include:

  • Virtual Gratitude Boards: Set up digital boards for staff to post notes of gratitude or share positive experiences, fostering community and appreciation.
  • Hackathons for Well-being: Organize hackathons focused on developing mental health tools or solutions, promoting creativity and collaboration while addressing mental health.
  • Peer Support Networks: Establish peer support groups for employees to share experiences, challenges, and coping strategies in a safe and supportive environment.

Flexible, Inclusive Support

To ensure all tech employees receive the support they need, we offer comprehensive and inclusive mental health initiatives:

  • Mindful Coding Breaks: Use Journey’s calendar integration to schedule short, recurring mindfulness exercises specifically designed for coders and developers.
  • Well-being in Meetings: Incorporate brief mental health practices using Journey’s digital resources at the start or end of meetings and brainstorming sessions.
  • Innovation Time for Well-being: Allocate time during the workweek for employees to engage in well-being activities, personal projects, or learning new skills unrelated to their daily tasks.
  • Tech-Specific Mental Health Resources: Develop resources and tools tailored to the unique challenges of tech employees, such as managing screen time, digital detox strategies, and ergonomic tips for home offices.

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