Positive Game Cultures are Good Business
Hate and harassment in gaming spaces take a toll on the mental health of the community. From short-term distress, to long term post-traumatic stress disorder symptomology, we know that these…
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It’s Never as Simple as “Just a Game” – Queer Representation in Games
Read MorePeople often don’t consider what it means to see yourself included in modern media, especially if they’re used to seeing people like themselves commonly in media. There’s the scoff of…
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Pride 2023 Kickoff from Executive Director Eve Crevoshay
Read MoreIt’s Pride Month! We want to celebrate the people in our community who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, and highlight the games and communities that bring them joy and…
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Letter from the Executive Director – A Thank You to All Our 2022 Supporters!
Read MoreWe’ve just marked ten years of Take This, and it’s growth from a Tumblr blog that invited people to talk about mental health and mental illness for the first time…
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Studio Participation in Community Resilience Research
Read MoreTake This is currently partnered with Middlebury’s Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism, and Logically AI to research the ways in which extremists exploit digital games spaces. We’re working to…
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Mental Health Awareness Month 2023 – Spotlight on Burnout
Read MoreMay is mental health awareness month! And while we at Take This celebrate mental health awareness and acceptance every day, May is an opportunity to spotlight the importance of mental…
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Debunking Myths Around Video Games
Read MoreWhether you prefer action-packed video games like Call of Duty or games to unwind after a busy day like Candy Crush there is something for everyone. Today, over 215 million…
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: What It Is, What It Isn’t and Considerations
Read MoreWhat the 988 Lifeline is and How It Works The 988 Lifeline, like 911, is a national number which will connect you to a call center to help you connect…