2023 Holiday Health Series
The holiday season can be a difficult time for a lot of people. Below is a collection of resources created by Take This which provide information and resources on common…
Posts tagged “mental health”
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STRONGER TOGETHER IN GAMES CAMPAIGN
Read MoreToday, we’re announcing the Stronger Together In Games Campaign – benefiting Take This along with Global Game Jam, Game to Grow, International Game Developers Association (IGDA), IGDA Foundation, and Women in Games International. Collectively, we work to ensure that everyone, from developers to players, has the help and resources they need to overcome challenges, at work and at home.
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Does Hating the Holidays Mean I’m a Bad Person?
Read MoreAh, 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 –…
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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…