Mental Health

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10 Ways to Practice Self-Love This Valentine’s Day

Melody McCune

Now, Valentine’s Day usually evokes one of two opinions – you either love it or hate it. Couples shower each ...

Channel Spotlight: Dechart Games and Compassion Through Streaming

Tyler Boyce

It seems like you can’t watch Twitch these days without hearing about some kind of controversy or harassment, whether it ...

THE DOUBLECLICKS Talk Anxiety, Fan Love and New Video Premiere

Audrey Kearns

We here at GGA think The Doubleclicks are aces. Multi-talented siblings Laser Malena-Webber and Aubrey Turner sing beautifully and play ...

Gifts with Meaning – A Geek’s Guide to Giving Responsibly

Jessica Hutchinson

The Holidays are a time of excess for many geeks across the world. We eat our weight in every food ...

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The Dove Self-Esteem Project Finds a Perfect Partner in STEVEN UNIVERSE

Leona Laurie

Fans aren’t the only ones who’ve noticed Steven Universe‘s empowering messages about self-esteem and body positivity. Dove announced today that ...

CheckPoint’s Mental Health In Gaming Series Launches

JamieMarriage

CheckPoint is a non-profit organisation focusing on promoting mental health awareness and positive practices in the gaming community, which we ...

CheckPoint Kickstarter LAUNCHED: Tackling Mental Health Issues with Video Games!

Jessica Marsh

When I met with Jane Cocks, co-founder of CheckPoint, at Pax Australia last year the not-for-profit was only a few months ...

How Carrie Fisher Inspired Me to Live

Jessica Hutchinson

Does he know? My footsteps patter down the hallway, and I’m dreading the look on my partner’s face. He is ...

Checking in with CheckPoint: A Brand New Non-Profit Promoting Game Therapy for Mental Health and Well Being

Jessica Marsh

Gaming for mental health is a burgeoning field. Many people will tell you that they have found solace in gaming ...

PAX Aus Wrap Up: Why Are Conventions So Crucial To Geek Culture?

Jessica Marsh

PAX Aus finished on Sunday, and it was definitely a memorable event. For three days people from all over Australia, ...

4 Podcasts (and an App) for Mental Health

Jessica Hutchinson

When I started on my podcast listening adventures I asked far and wide (see: Facebook) for recommendations. I honestly wasn’t ...

5 Video Games to Quiet an Anxious Mind

Jessica Marsh

Using video games to cope with anxiety Author: Jessica Marsh Anxiety, for those of us who have it, can be ...