Thanks so much for writing this – I really appreciated seeing a post about the positive mental health impacts of EA. As someone who’s worked in mental health advocacy and now researches mental health (especially in occupational settings), it really resonated with me to see this side of the story being shared. I’ve been EA-adjacent for a long time but only recently got more involved, and I’ve found that having clearer guidance about how to do good with my career and donations – alongside a community of others who care deeply about doing good – has been a huge source of meaning and motivation.
Thanks so much for writing this – I really appreciated seeing a post about the positive mental health impacts of EA. As someone who’s worked in mental health advocacy and now researches mental health (especially in occupational settings), it really resonated with me to see this side of the story being shared. I’ve been EA-adjacent for a long time but only recently got more involved, and I’ve found that having clearer guidance about how to do good with my career and donations – alongside a community of others who care deeply about doing good – has been a huge source of meaning and motivation.