IGDA Mental Health SIG

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

Now more than ever, we need to stand up together to fight for better mental health support for everyone. Join us. #Vote4MentalHealth this election. https://t.co/BxYSmqwrKE

[IGDA Mental Health SIG @IGDA_MHASIG]

Why Representation Matters to Your Mental Health: Video from the International Games Summit on Mental Health

https://t.co/EQivm9bLOM

[International Game Developers Association @IGDA]

The Kickstarter for Time Tails Is LIVE! Time Tails is the new #coding game from @SBrightStudio designed to help girls and #LGBTQ+ youth discover a love for coding and game design. Back this amazing game today! #CSEd #EdTech

[Safe In Our World @SafeInOurWorld]

To celebrate our 1st anniversary, we are launching our very first games bundle. Available via @Fanatical today, this bundle will support the creation of free CBT courses for industry professionals and gamers alike. #SIOWAnniversaryBundle

[Mental Health America @MentalHealthAm]

"How do you break down the walls of pride and rigid cultural attitudes to have honest mental health discussion with your family?"

Why Cultural Differences in BIPOC Communities Can Impact How We Discuss Our Mental Health: [https://t.co/E7Fzi3WdeW] via @TheMightySite

[IGDA Mental Health SIG @IGDA_MHASIG]

New website, new look! Check out the sleek new @IGDA website and of course drop by the Mental Health SIG's page https://t.co/z6pU7hnX03

[Travis Adams @themarine_peer]

Never be ashamed to ask for help! You’re worth it

[IGDA Mental Health SIG @IGDA_MHASIG]

Amazing collection of mental health resources!

[IGDA Mental Health SIG @IGDA_MHASIG]

Our SIG is hard at work making resources to destigmatize mental illness and demystify the therapeutic process. Here's a snapshot of some common types of mental health providers.

#MentalHealthFAQ

[Mental Health America @MentalHealthAm]

Work-life balance is dead—there’s a better way to think about your relationship with your job via @iamwellandgood https://t.co/3rCd844H3B

[IGDA Women in Games * BLM * Trans folks welcome @IGDA_WIGSIG]

In Response to Sexism, Abuse, and Harassment: Resources for Mental Health, Legal Support, and More

Hello everyone,

We have been deeply affected by the testimony of everyone who has come forward with details about pervasive sexism, harassment and abuse this week. In response...

[IGDA Mental Health SIG @IGDA_MHASIG]

Game devs need to do better, to be better.

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

Navigating life with a mental health condition can be tough. The isolation, blame, and secrecy that is encouraged by stigma around mental illness can create challenges to reaching out, getting needed support, & living well. It’s time to end ⚡ the ⚡ stigma! Via crystaldrawsstuff

[IGDA Mental Health SIG @IGDA_MHASIG]

Lack of access to mental health services is the #1 reason people don’t get help. Fear of being stigmatized is #2.

#StigmaSucks #NotYourAdjective

[Jennifer Scheurle @Gaohmee]

I was pretty untouched by the whole bare feet controversy of the new Overwatch character - right up until now, when the reasoning behind it is apparently to “sell the asylum look” because people in asylums use shoe strings to harm themselves.

That’s a mega yikes from me.

[IGDA Mental Health SIG @IGDA_MHASIG]

Happy Friday all!