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In this episode of Academic Ramblings we focus on the ways in which mental health representation in the media, and games specially, impact the larger discussion around mental health and…
On this episode of Jargon Schmargon, we explore the terms “mental health” and “mental illness” in more detail. Now you may be saying to yourself, “mental health, what does that…
Take This works to decrease the stigma, and increase the support for, mental health in the game enthusiast community and inside the game industry.
Learn MoreIn honor of the end of Mental Health Month, Take This would like to take a moment to recognize all of the people in our community who work hard to…
In this episode of Research Review, we look at a pre-print of the article “Video game play is positively correlated with well-being” by Johannes, Vuorre, and Przybylski. While game studies…
In this episode of Academic Ramblings, we explore unintentional learning in games. While the focus of media effects research has long been on what negative thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours video…
G4C will present a workshop week from July 6-10. These workshops are available for developers, educators, and intersectional experts interested in impact games and will support diverse social learning experiences. Participating attendees can tackle the unique subject matter with their colleagues and peers, from exploring impact design methodologies to utilizing the power of games in the classroom.
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