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The fast-paced tech industry can strain mental health, especially for women. From persistent gender stereotypes to mental load, the challenges are real and often underestimated. Let’s break them down with Anzhela Sliepicheva, Welcome & Retention Specialist at Intellias.
Women in the tech industry face unique mental health challenges, often compounded by gender stereotypes, underrepresentation, high-pressure roles, and work-life balance struggles. The industry’s competitive nature can increase stress and anxiety, particularly for women who often face additional pressures from gender biases. The recent data confirms this:
These numbers reflect more than just burnout. They highlight growing isolation, reduced productivity, and impaired decision-making.
One of the significant challenges for women in tech is balancing work and personal life. A study by the European Institute for Gender Equality found that women are more likely to handle most household and caregiving responsibilities while managing tech careers.
As the tech industry continues to develop, fostering a supportive environment that promotes mental health and wellness for women is crucial. Promoting wellness in your organization requires understanding effective coping mechanisms.
On-site therapists, resilience training, and mental health days help normalize mental wellness and offer real-time support.
Mentorship programs and strong internal communities can minimize feelings of isolation and provide emotional support for women.
Flexible hours, remote work, and parental leave policies ease the pressure on women, supporting both career continuity and emotional stability.
Leadership programs can reduce career-related stress and empower women to grow confidently.
Mental health also needs individual attention. Here are a few key strategies.
Exercises, meditation, and hobbies can reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
Do not underestimate food and vitamin balance. It impacts the nervous system, hence mental health.
Clearly defining work and personal time helps to prevent burnout and ensures adequate rest and recovery.
Don’t do everything alone. Let others handle routine tasks at home if you need to take a rest after the workday — you deserve it.
At Intellias, we support women’s well-being by embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into our culture. Our She Is Tech initiative does more than raise awareness — it builds community.
She Is Tech connects 400+ women across Intellias, providing space for networking, learning, and mutual support. Recently, we launched EmpowerHer, a leadership program featuring workshops, panels, coaching, and mentorship opportunities. These efforts help reduce feelings of isolation, address impostor syndrome, and create clearer paths for growth.
By prioritizing gender equality, flexible benefits, and wellness programs, we’re building a workplace where women in tech not only cope but also thrive.
Let’s continue creating tech workplaces where mental health is a priority, not an afterthought.
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