Open Sourcing Mental Illness

[funkatron]

In the spirit of open source, I'd like to shine a spotlight on depression. Not because it's easy, but because it's important. Mental illness affects many of us, but the stigma attached to it dissuades most people from talking about it openly. That's not how we make progress. With this talk, I want to do my part.

I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety when I was thirteen, and I've been struggling with it my whole life. In this talk, I'll discuss how it has impacted my work as a developer, husband, and father.

By speaking openly about my own challenges and successes, I hope those struggling with mental illness will learn how to be happier and more productive, and others can better understand how to be helpful and supportive.

More info on this talk and resources are available at http://funkatron.com/osmi

[techwraith]

Would you like to do this talk at RejectJS on March 8th? I'm putting together the schedule now, and I'd love to have you there.

[funkatron]

I greatly appreciate the offer, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to decline
at this point. My schedule for March has filled up with work and family
things, and I don't think it would be a good idea to try to make this trip.

I will have more time later in the year if you think of something that
might be a good match for it.

Thank you again!

On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 2:51 PM, Daniel Erickson [email protected]:

Would you like to do this talk at RejectJS on March 8th? I'm putting
together the schedule now, and I'd love to have you there.

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[techwraith]

Alright, thanks for letting me know!

On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 12:12 PM, Ed Finkler [email protected]:

I greatly appreciate the offer, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to
decline
at this point. My schedule for March has filled up with work and family
things, and I don't think it would be a good idea to try to make this
trip.

I will have more time later in the year if you think of something that
might be a good match for it.

Thank you again!

On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 2:51 PM, Daniel Erickson [email protected]:

Would you like to do this talk at RejectJS on March 8th? I'm putting
together the schedule now, and I'd love to have you there.

Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub<
https://github.com/mikeal/jsfest2014-cfp/issues/74#issuecomment-34494727>
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