Does Hating the Holidays Mean I’m a Bad Person?
Ah, December and the winter season. Families have started to decorate their trees, light their menorahs, prep their kinaras, start cooking for Chelle Night, build the bonfire for Lohri –…
Posts tagged “mental health”
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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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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…
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Announcing Support Partnership with Games and Online Harassment Hotline
Read MoreTake This and the Games and Online Harassment Hotline, two mental health organizations serving the game industry, are teaming up to collaboratively support the mental health of PAX East 2023…
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Harassment at Conventions
Read MoreArticle preface: Topics including forms of harassment, consumption of alcohol, and similar ideas are covered in this content. Yay, I’m going to a convention!! Attending a games convention is exciting!…
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Managing Overwhelm at Conventions
Read MoreIf you’ve been to a large convention before, you’ve probably had an experience like this: You’re midway through the weekend. You’ve seen some great panels, explored the expo hall, and…
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How to Survive (and Even Thrive at) Conventions
Read MoreConventions can be amazing! We sometimes wait all year for our favorite convention, and some people spend thousands of dollars to travel to attend. For some of us, conventions mean…
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Staying Safe at Conventions – COVID and Beyond
Read MoreHowever you chose to approach the COVID pandemic, it’s evident that it has dramatically changed how we assess risks when participating in social activities. With many conventions having re-opened their…