Tag: mental health
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Boss Rush Banter: Familiarity in Video Games Can Help Your Mental Health
Familiarity in video games can have a lot of benefits on your mental health. Josh shares how it has helped him through anxiety.
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Boss Rush Banter: What Video Games Help Cope with Grief?
Grief and loss. Sometimes a good video game can help us process the toughest aspects of the human condition.
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Boss Rush Banter: The Joy of the Open-World Game
Video games are meant to be stress relievers and for some, open-world games are what suit those needs.
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PAX West 2024: Geek Therapeutics Continues Practice of Helping Community and Creating Great Content
At PAX West 2024, we checked in with Geek Therapeutics and Dr. Anthony M. Bean about what’s new for the mental health focused organization. Check out our story!
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AFTER DARK: Realigning a Mental State – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 114
This week on Boss Rush After Dark, Corey sits down to discuss his own mental health issues that he’s been growing with, how he’s been treating it, how it affects his ability to manage content, expectations, and the realities of the brand, and how being aware of it can be utilized as a tool instead…
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Joe Telesk, Founder and Executive Director for Guardians Mental Health
This week on this very special Boss Rush Spotlight, Corey Dirrig and Copy Editor + Mental Health Advocate Mary Hellen Norris sit down with Joe Telesk, the founder and Executive Director of Guardians Mental Health to discuss their journey, why mental health is so important, and more.
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GAME REVIEW: Spirit City: Lofi Sessions Boosts Productivity and Mental Health
At its core, Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a game that is made to help boost productivity. Based in an attic bedroom, your custom-made avatar can participate in various activities that can complement what you’re doing in real life.
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Check Out These Mental Health Awareness Month Activities With Guardians Mental Health
As we embark on this month dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, we want to ensure you are well informed and supported. Stay connected as we share valuable information and resources throughout the month.
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Safe in our World Announces Mental Health Game Dev Champions 2024
The video games mental health charity Safe In Our World is proud to announce the first Mental Health Game Dev Champions event, aimed at empowering gamers and developers to create intimate and personal video games.
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Safe In Our World and BAFTA To Host Games Mental Health Summit 2024
Safe In Our World and arts charity BAFTA are partnering again to host the 2024 Games Mental Health Summit at BAFTA’s London HQ on June 3rd 2024.
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AFTER DARK: Dealing with Mental Health from PAX East – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 101
This week on Boss Rush After Dark, Corey Dirrig is joined by Mary Hellen Norris and Courty Yikes to talk about the state of mental health, their own journeys, and what they would like to pursue for Mental Health Awareness Month from PAX East.
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Geek Therapeutics Hosts Backerkit for Realms of Kymoria A Therapeutic TTRPG Quickstart Kit for 5e
Geek Therapeutics is currently running a backerkit for a therapeutic TTRPG Realms of Kymoria. An accessible TTRPG module for neurodivergent individuals prioritizes clear communication with plain language and content warnings. It incorporates neurodiverse-friendly design elements such as dyslexia-approved fonts and considerate color schemes. The module ensures a sensory-friendly experience by minimizing overwhelming stimuli with heavy…
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Geek Therapeutics Rings in the New Year with Exciting Updates
Geek Therapeutics announces updates to their programming in 2024.
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Book Review: Sidekick: The Video Games and Mental Health Journal
Boss Rush Network reviews Sidekick: The Video Games Mental Health Journal, a collaboration with Safe In Our World.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 187: Getting Help Through Gaming with Dr. Anthony Bean of Geek Therapeutics
This week, Corey Dirrig, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein are joined by Dr. Anthony Bean, noted author and CEO of Geek Therapeutics, to discuss his practice, how he integrates games into therapy sessions, the ways his books connect gaming and mental health, and more.
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AFTER DARK: Celebrate Good Times and Yourselves – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 71
On this episode of Boss Rush After Dark, LeRon, Stephanie, and Corey discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and if each month representing something is pandering or warranted.
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ONE v ONE INTERVIEW: Dr. Jamie Madigan, Video Game Psychologist
Celeste sits down with Jamie Madigan, Ph.D., an industrial organizational psychologist by day and video game psychologist by night. They discuss his podcast, The Psychology of Video Games, and his books exploring the psychology of video games and the culture surrounding them.
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Building a Better You Through Your Backlog
How organizing and playing through your backlog can be great for your mental well-being.
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