EA Discussions: Navigating mental health challenges while striving for impact

​For this discussion, we’re trying something different. Mental health challenges affect many of us, yet they can still feel isolating or difficult to talk about—especially when we’re striving to have a positive impact. How do struggles with depression, anxiety, or ADHD shape our ability to stay motivated, make decisions, and contribute effectively? And how can we support ourselves and others in navigating these difficulties?

To ground our conversation, we’ll be discussing an episode of the 80,000 Hours Podcast in which Howie Lempel shares his personal experiences with mental health struggles—losing a job he loved, facing deep depression, and finding a path forward. His story challenges common assumptions and offers insights into what actually helps.

​​Join us for an open and thoughtful discussion about the intersection of mental health and high-impact work. Whether you’ve faced similar challenges, want to better support those who have, or are simply curious, we welcome you to explore these important questions with us.

​​🎧 Listen to the podcast here (3 hours)

If you don’t have time to listen to the entire podcast, you can check out the key highlights here.