Explore an honest and insightful conference talk about mental health in the cybersecurity industry. Delve into the challenges faced by professionals, including anxiety, stress, and the impact of the past year. Learn about the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory and discover practical self-care strategies. Gain valuable insights on incident response, the role of cybersecurity professionals, and the importance of addressing mental health in the field. Examine the concept of "fake self-care" and understand the significance of genuine self-care practices. This 44-minute presentation from BSidesLV 2021 offers a candid look at mental health issues specific to the cybersecurity community, providing support and guidance for those in the industry.
You Don't Have to Be Crazy to Work Here - An Honest Talk About Mental Health
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Welcome
Warning
Disclaimer
Definitions
Incident Response
Winston Wolf
Anxiety
Im Not Alone
What Does Cybersecurity Professionals Do
The Last Year Sucks
Mental Health in Cyber Security
My Journey
Holmes Ray Stress Inventory
What Can You Do
Self Care
Fake Self Care
Taught by
BSidesLV
