988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: What It Is, What It Isn’t and Considerations
What 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…
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Community Review Board Update – January 2023
Read MoreIn 2022, we tasked the Community Review Board with a review of our entire website, including our mission critical Mental Health Resources page. This review addressed our accountability to racial…
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Take This is Ten Years Old!
Read MoreThe work of nonprofit organizations is about changing the world – making it better – and that impetus usually comes from something personal – something that really hits close to…