Interview

October 11, 2019

Stress in tech: "I was a mess for large periods through anxiety"

It's the last day of Mental Health Awareness week, so Sifted spoke to startup employees and founders struggling under the severe pressures of startup life.


Sam Shead

4 min read

Stressed Female Designer Works At Computer In Modern Office

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that someone kills themselves every 40 seconds. That’s a shocking statistic, and sadly, for some people their jobs can play a role when they decide to take their life. 

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