Mental Health
10 articles
Founders' mental health crisis: The unseen toll of entrepreneurship
A recent survey revealed 72% of successful startup founders experience significant mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, within their first five years, according to a Founder's Welln
Tech Executives Face a Growing Mental Health Crisis, Experts Warn
In East London, six twentysomethings have established the Lift House, a hacker house explicitly designed as an alternative to the Silicon Valley model.
Introducing Serenity Psychotherapy Group: A Clear-Eyed Look at the Virtual Therapy Play
Serenity Psychotherapy Group is a fully virtual clinical practice providing affordable, high-quality therapy to individuals, couples, and families. In an era where mental health support is increasingly vital, understandi…
Techstars Grants Free Therapy to Founders Facing Burnout in 2026
Nearly 9 out of 10 entrepreneurs struggle with at least one mental health issue, a stark reality now being addressed by initiatives like Techstars' new partnership with the Kabila Founder Mental Healt
Experts warn AI chatbots exploit users, demand regulation now
Nearly 40 percent of psychologists report patients using AI to self-diagnose, according to Earth .
The Founder Mental Health Crisis Is Gutting Startups. Boards Are Missing It.
A startup's board, laser-focused on quarterly financial targets, might be inadvertently signing its own death warrant by failing to recognize the founder's escalating burnout.
Top 8 Characteristics of Resilient Founders in Volatile Markets
Despite 92% of founders naming resilience as the top entrepreneurial trait, a staggering 93% show signs of mental health strain, according to Foundology .
Hustle culture's negative impact on founder well-being is costing startups.
Some San Francisco startup employees now work 16-hour days.
Hustle culture's impact on founder well-being stifles progress
Companies like Rilla in New York explicitly warn potential employees about working approximately 70 hours per week, normalizing a pace that science increasingly proves is unsustainable and harmful.
Tech's Mental Health Blind Spot: Your Culture Is the Problem, Not the App
The tech industry is fixated on wellness apps to solve mental health issues, but the real problem lies in its brutal operational culture. This article argues that systemic change and human connection, not products, are the true antidotes to founder burnout.