• Free Resources
    • Blog Posts
    • Community Resources
    • Expert Content
    • FAQ
    • Licensed Clinicians
    • Mental Health Resources
  • Programs & Services
    • AFK Rooms
    • Ambassadors
    • Industry Consulting & Workshops
    • Events
  • About Us
    • Branding
    • Governance
    • Our Team
    • Panel Appearances
    • Recent Press
  • Support Us
    • Merch
    • Donate
    • Newsletter
  • Donate
  • Merch
Take This Logo
  • Free Resources
    • Blog Posts
    • Community Resources
    • Expert Content
    • FAQ
    • Licensed Clinicians
    • Mental Health Resources
  • Programs & Services
    • AFK Rooms
    • Ambassadors
    • Industry Consulting & Workshops
    • Events
  • About Us
    • Branding
    • Governance
    • Our Team
    • Panel Appearances
    • Recent Press
  • Support Us
    • Merch
    • Donate
    • Newsletter
DonateMerch
Menu

Posts filed “Stories”

  • Jargon Schmargon: Social Learning

    By Dr. Rachel Kowert · May 5, 2021 · News, Self Care, Take This

    In this episode of Jargon Schmargon, we explore Social Learning Theory as a potential explanation for why video games may impact our thoughts and behaviors. This includes an overview of…

    Read More
  • Fighting Toxicity: Finding Solutions

    By Take This · Mar 5, 2021 · News, Stories

    Last weekend, Take This hosted a discussion about toxicity in content creation with content creators ZombaeKillz, Negaoryx, BlackCompat, and our Research Director Dr. Rachel Kowert, hosted by Dr. Kelli Dunlap.…

    Read More
  • 5 Essential Readings in Game Studies

    By Dr. Rachel Kowert · Jan 13, 2021 · Self Care, Take This

    So you want to learn more about the science of game studies? Perhaps the ways that games can be used to bolter learning? Or the science behind “video game disorder”?…

    Read More
  • Avoidance: What it is and Why it Isn’t Helpful

    By Erika Stewart Wheelhouse, MA, LMHC · Dec 30, 2020 · Self Care, Take This

    Poking the Pillsbury Dough Boy and poking a sleeping bear do not carry the same level of risk.  With one, there might some be giggling and perhaps even cinnamon rolls. …

    Read More
  • Mental Health Reminders and Taking Breaks

    By Katrina Keller · Nov 3, 2020 · Self Care, Take This

    It’s a stressful and uncertain time… even more so than normal. You may be experiencing a lot of intense emotions and uncertainty – we are too. You’re not in this…

    Read More
  • World Suicide Prevention Day

    By Dr. Raffael Boccamazzo, and Katrina Keller · Sep 10, 2020 · Helping Friends, Helping Yourself, Suicide, Take This

    Content Warning: Suicide September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. It is important to acknowledge this because  suicide is the tenth overall leading cause of death in the US, it…

    Read More
  • Creating Positive Interactions Through Games

    By Erika Stewart Wheelhouse, MA, LMHC · Aug 11, 2020 · Self Care, Video Games

    Batman and Robin, the most dynamic of duos, have battled the villainous forces of Gotham City side by side since 1940. Unfortunately spending long, arduous hours together in the pursuit…

    Read More
  • Video Game Development Crisis Conference Video Series

    By Dan Hevia · Jul 10, 2020 · News, Self Care, Take This

    In April and May, Take This and the IGDA partnered to produce a webinar series and virtual conference focused on management, self-care, and technical resources for companies working through crisis.…

    Read More

Posts Navigation

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • Next →
  • Blog
    • Anxiety
    • COVID
    • Depression
    • Entertainment
    • Featured
    • Friend
    • Helping Friends
    • Helping Yourself
    • News
    • Other Issues
    • PTSD
    • Research
    • Self Care
    • Social Skills
    • Stigma
    • Stories
    • Suicide
    • Take This
    • Therapy
    • Video Games
Take This Logo

9805 NE 116th St
Suite 7411
Kirkland, WA 98034

Take This, Inc. 2021
EIN: 46-3882735

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Twitch
  • YouTube
  • Instagram

Take This is a mental health nonprofit decreasing stigma and increasing support for mental health in games.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit mental health organization providing comprehensive resources and support that is tailored for the unique needs of the game development community and embraces the diverse cultures and issues of the game community. We combine clinical best practice with a love of all things gamer, providing a safe, accepting space for gamers and developers. We work in a spirit of partnership with other organizations addressing these issues among game enthusiasts, streamers, and creators.

Find ResourcesDonate
  • Recent Press
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
©2022 Take This