Announcing the Take This Community Discord
Here at Take This, we’re extraordinarily fortunate to be surrounded and supported by an incredible community of gamers, game developers, educators, and mental health professionals. In the before times, our…
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Join Us in Welcoming a New Class of Streaming Ambassadors!
Read MoreTake This Streaming Ambassadors are official representatives for Take This who stand against mental health stigma and promote mental health inclusivity in their streams. This May, we were delighted to…
Our Mission
Take This works to decrease the stigma, and increase the support for, mental health in the game enthusiast community and inside the game industry.
Learn MoreIf you or someone you know needs help, visit our Mental Health Resources Page »
Announcing the 2020 Dr. Mark Award for Recognition of Excellence in the Portrayal of Mental Health, Healing, and Hope
Read MoreAt the end of May, the 2020 Dr. Mark Award for Recognition of Excellence in the Portrayal of Mental Health, Healing, and Hope was awarded to Celeste (Matt Makes Games).…
Take This Affirms Black Lives Matter
Read MoreA Commitment from Take This The Take This leadership team and Board of Directors hereby reaffirms its commitment to foreground the voices and labor of Black people through the following…
Upcoming Events
Games for Change Festival
“From July 14-16, developers, educators, policymakers, funders, researchers, non-profits from all over the world are invited to share and learn how they can leverage the power of games and immersive media for positive social impact. Attendees will engage in three full days of thought-provoking conversations, workshops, and networking events. ”
Registration is required and free.
Learn More ›Mental Health in Games – G4C
Join our Executive Director, Eve, for Mental Health in Games from 9:10 – 9:40 AM PT.
Registration is required and free.
Learn More ›New Horizons: Challenges and Lessons from Coronavirus – G4C
Join our Community Manager, Kelli Dunlap, for New Horizons: Challenges and Lessons from Coronavirus on July 15 from 4:30 – 5:30 PM PT.
Registration is required and free.
Learn More ›Video Games during the Pandemic Panel
Join our Research Director, Dr. Kowert, from 9:30 – 10:45 am PT for Video Games during the Pandemic.
Panelists: Christopher Ferguson, Rachel Kowert, Pete Etchells, Linda Kay, and Mark Smyth
Virtual Media Psychology Symposium – Hosted by Fielding University and registration is free.
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Thank you so so much for all the volunteers and for maintaining such a calm space. Anxiety can be triggered from anything and it can be overwhelming to have the stimulation from the convention, but we don’t want to stay away because PAX is so great.
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