Video Games and Violence
People like simplicity. If we see something disturbing, we want it to have an easy-to-understand cause—especially if it’s something that hurts others. We like to be able to divide the…
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Take This on Sigma, Overwatch’s Latest Hero
Read MoreOverwatch recently released its latest hero, Sigma, characterized as having “severe psychological damage” and as being “dangerous to himself and others” because of his fractured mind. When asked about Sigma’s…
Our Mission
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 MoreIf you or someone you know needs help, visit our Mental Health Resources Page »
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State of the Industry 2019
Read MoreState of the Industry 2019: Mental Health in the Game Industry In our latest white paper, we explore video game workers’ experiences and challenges in the game development industry, taking…
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We’re Heading to E3 2019!
Read MoreE3 is coming up next week and we’re getting ready for another awesome show! We’ll be bringing the AFK Room, our trained team of Psychomancers and the Hope Booth. Stop…
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Gaming Disorder is a Thing. Now What?
Read MoreThe World Health Organization (WHO) voted to approve the draft of the eleventh version of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11), which includes both gaming…
Upcoming Events
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PAX West
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Take 10 Fall Ambassador Charity Stream
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PAX Unplugged
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Take 10 Spring Ambassador Charity Stream
Thank you so so much for all the volunteers and for maintaining such a calm space. Anxiety can be triggered from anything and it can be overwhelming to have the stimulation from the convention, but we don’t want to stay away because PAX is so great.
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