Spring 2019 Panel Roundup
Our team has been quite busy this year at conventions all over the US! Below is a list of our panels that were recorded. We will update this listing as… The post Spring 2019 Panel Roundup appeared...
View ArticleWe’re Heading to MomoCon 2019!
MomoCon is coming up soon and we’re getting ready for another awesome show! We’ll be bringing the AFK Room, our trained team of Psychomancers and the Hope Booth. Stop by… The post We’re Heading to...
View ArticleGaming Disorder is a Thing. Now What?
The World Health Organization (WHO) voted to approve the draft of the eleventh version of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11), which includes...
View ArticleWe’re Heading to E3 2019!
E3 is coming up next week and we’re getting ready for another awesome show! We’ll be bringing the AFK Room, our trained team of Psychomancers and the Hope Booth. Stop… The post We’re Heading to E3...
View ArticleState of the Industry 2019
State of the Industry 2019: Mental Health in the Game Industry In our latest white paper, we explore video game workers’ experiences and challenges in the game development industry, taking… The post...
View ArticleTake This on Sigma, Overwatch’s Latest Hero
Overwatch recently released its latest hero, Sigma, characterized as having “severe psychological damage” and as being “dangerous to himself and others” because of his fractured mind. When asked about...
View ArticleVideo Games and Violence
People like simplicity. If we see something disturbing, we want it to have an easy-to-understand cause—especially if it’s something that hurts others. We like to be able to divide the… The post Video...
View ArticleWe’re headed to PAX West 2019!
It’s almost time for PAX West and we’re getting ready for another great show! We’ll be bringing the AFK Room, our trained team of Psychomancers, the Hope Booth, and a few panels.… The post We’re headed...
View ArticleAnnouncing our Partnership with The International Games Summit
Take This is proud to announce a partnership with The International Games Summit on Mental Health Illness and Awareness (TIGS.CA), whose inaugural event will be held October 9-10, 2019 at… The post...
View ArticleTake This, IGDA, and IGDAF Statement on Recent Events
Take This, IGDA, and IGDAF Statement on Recent Events Video game organizations seek to create safer, more inclusive environments SEATTLE, WA – September 4, 2019 — In this past week,… The post Take...
View ArticleVideo Game Addiction: What Do We Know Now?
This year the World Health Organization (WHO) controversially decided to include the diagnoses of gaming disorder and hazardous gaming in the upcoming eleventh version of the International Statistical...
View ArticleThe Social and Emotional Benefits of Playing Online Games
By Rachel Kowert We all know the stereotype of the socially inept, basement dwelling online gamer. You know, overweight male player with no friends that lives with their parents until… The post The...
View ArticleDonate to Take This Tuesday!
Take This is happy to announce that our Giving Tuesday fundraiser, Take This Tuesday, is now live! Beginning now and lasting through Giving Tuesday on December 3rd, our team and… The post Donate to...
View ArticleTake This is Headed to PAX Unplugged 2019!
It’s almost time for PAX Unplugged and we’re getting ready for another great show! We’ll be bringing the AFK Room, our trained team of Psychomancers, the Hope Booth, and a couple of… The post Take This...
View ArticleTake This Tuesday Starts Tomorrow, December 3rd!
Take This is gearing up for our December 3rd, Giving Tuesday fundraiser, Take This Tuesday! On Giving Tuesday, our team and the Take This Streaming Ambassadors will be streaming and raising… The post...
View ArticleGamers supporting Gamers: The importance of advocacy
Despite the actual diversity of gamers, video games have stereotypically been regarded as a “boy’s toy”. This characterization is rooted in the stereotype of the “gamer” (which is in and… The post...
View ArticleNominations for the Dr. Mark Award now open!
Announcing the nomination period for the 2019 Dr. Mark Kline Award for Mental Health Representation in Games (AKA “The Dr. Mark Award”)! Named after Take This’ first clinical director, the… The post...
View ArticleWe’re heading to PAX South 2020!
PAX South is this week and we’re getting ready for another awesome show! We’ll be bringing the AFK Room, our trained team of Psychomancers, the Hope Booth, and a panel. Stop… The post We’re heading to...
View ArticleIntroducing the Take This Diagnostic Series
At Take This, a core part of our mission is education about mental health. In this effort, we’re embarking on an exciting series to educate you about psychological disorders! Authored… The post...
View ArticleTake This Selected as an Official Charity Partner for Gen Con 2020
Gen Con Selects Take This and Trinity Haven as Charity Partners for 2020 Convention FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS (February 20, 2020) — Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop game… The...
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