How One Streamer’s Fight Against Stigma Inspired a Future Overwatch Pro
At Take This, we believe in the power of sharing our stories — the power of showing people that they’re not alone. The story of Lucas “Mendokusaii” Håkansson, an Overwatch…
Posts by Nissa Campbell
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‘Soften, Soothe and Allow’ Takes an Interactive Approach to Meditation
Read MoreWhen we talk about games like Journey or Abzû, the word “meditative” often crops up. Travelling through the desert and mountains or swimming beneath the waves can be calming, certainly,…
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Struggling With Perfectionism? Self-Compassion May Help
Read MorePerfectionism doesn’t sound like much of a problem if you haven’t struggled with it. Someone wants to do things too well? Big deal, right? But perfectionism isn’t the same as…
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The Tricky Issue of Loot Box Legality
Read MorePurchasing loot boxes in a game can have a lot in common with gambling. We put in real money, get a random reward, and sometimes go way too far trying…
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How Night in the Woods Got Mental Health Representation Right
Read More[font_text link=”” icon=”star” color=”dark” size=”small” border=”off” spin=”off”]Content note: Strong language, spoilers for Night in the Woods.[/font_text] It’s been just over a year since Night in the Woods was first released…
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Researchers Make a Case Against the Inclusion of Gaming Disorder in ICD-11
Read MoreLate last week, a number of game industry organizations put their support behind an international team of researchers and scientists who oppose the World Health Organization’s (WHO) proposed inclusion of…
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Weekly INT Boost – Hope Makes Us Strong
Read MoreWelcome to our roundup of the best gaming and mental health articles you may have missed. This week, we have a look at video games and violence, analysis of one…
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Where to Find Take This at ECCC 2018
Read MoreIf you’re off to Emerald City Comic Con, happy news: Take This is there, too! While we won’t have an AFK room at the show, we will have a Booth…