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We’re proud to partner with @IdleChampions for the release of Jack the Pumpkin Sprout! The net proceeds of all Jack sales from the first week of release will be donated to @TakeThisOrg . #TakeThis #Charity

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"Everything is awful and I'm not okay: Questions to ask before giving up." http://t.co/xNNFKATAEK

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Take This' statement on Wyrmwood Gaming:

Statement on Wyrmwood Gaming - Take This

Take This remains committed to creating a gaming community that welcomes and supports people experiencing mental health challenges. This includes supporting the wellbeing of an alleged survivor of...

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Super excited to present the Dr. Mark award to one of these awesome games tomorrow!

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Take This is absolutely thrilled to present @celeste_game with the Dr. Mark Award for Recognition of Excellence in the Portrayal of Mental Health, Healing, and Hope!

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The hosts of @roosterteeth 's Always Open sit down for drinks w/a therapist. #MentalHealth #RoosterTeeth #AlwaysOpen

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Did you know: Take This is hosting a number of FREE workshops for #gamedevs and members of the gaming community? Check them out here and sign up:

Free Workshops - Take This

Take This is offering the following workshops at no cost, targeted mainly to mobile developers, thanks to a generous sponsor.

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Congrats to @celeste_game on winning the Take This Dr. Mark Award! Tune in now to check out the game!

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3 years

In light of recent events across the gaming industry, Take This would like to share our resources page for those in need, including the Games and Online Harassment Hotline and a number of organizations in the Online Harassment Support section.

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Take This has made the difficult decision not to attend PAX West 2021 in person. Learn more here:

Statement on PAX West Attendance - Take This

Take This has made the difficult decision not to attend PAX West 2021 in person. We will be running an online AFK Room through our Community Discord as we have…

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We're thrilled to welcome @cypheroftyr and @Ekanaut to the Take This Board of Directors!

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Your donations count double through the end of May thanks to @TeamSalvato !

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If you need a break, come here. Quiet and calm and advice if you need it. #PAXSouth http://t.co/RPnB6i7A72

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It's dangerous to go alone. Take our hearts, Iwata-San. Rest in peace. #ThankYouIwata

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Take This has released a new white paper, entitled State of the Industry. The white paper explores video game workers’ experiences and challenges in the game development industry. #gameindustrystory Learn more:

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Take This is seeking licensed, mental health providers in the US who work with gamers and geeks in an affirming manner who want to be included on our clinician listing. Interested in participating? Head to the link 👇

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As a non-profit organization focused on mental health, we take Russ Pitts’ comments and the effect they have had very seriously. The Board is discussing the matter and working to address it appropriately. We will have a full statement on Monday.

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As the game industry continues to see massive numbers of layoffs, we want to reshare our mental health resources for those affected:

Mental Health and Layoffs in Games - Take This

It’s no secret that the game industry is experiencing a significant wave of layoffs. It’s estimated there have been more than 6,000 game industry jobs lost in 2023, with even…

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Thank you to @Rainbow6Game and @Ubisoft . Thanks to this donation we will be able to develop a series of mental health resources for creators.

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In memory of @IceyCat25 , we have donated $20,000 to @TakeThisOrg . Take This is a non-profit organization aimed at increasing support for mental health in games. If you or someone you know is facing a difficult time, please visit:

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Take This is aware of the serious allegations made about its charity partner, Wyrmwood Gaming, and is currently working to appropriately address them.

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We've recently had a number of new major supporters. Thank you so much to @bethesda , @riotgames , @Ubisoft and @Xbox !

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We lost someone in our community today. All of us at Take This want you to know that we are here to support the mental health of our community. Know that there are resources available, there is always hope, and it's ok to not be okay. [a thread]

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Friends! The awesome Kelli the Opera Geek ( @TheOperaGeek ) will be doing a meet and greet at the Take This Hope Booth on Saturday, December 7th from 4-6pm during #PAXUnplugged !

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First, here is our mental health resources page with links to crisis hotlines, streaming resources, and other supportive tools:

Mental Health Resources - Take This

Take This' ever-growing list of mental health resources.

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"The CDC report notes that over half of the people who died by suicide had no known mental health condition." It's dangerous to go alone, and on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay we encourage you to check out this article with tips for you or your loved ones:

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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay . Please join us is sharing messages of hope using #TakeThisHope . We'll be boosting them all day long! 💛

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Depression is a flaw in chemistry not character. We are all a little broken and that's OK

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And a huge thank you to those who appeared on stream: @MatthewLillard @TimHickson1 @GabeJamesGames @JGODYT @kingbdogz @_ulraf_ @ZombaeKillz @yoboyRoyGaming @mxiety @geekette_studio @NihonTigerLP @AwkwardishPanda @duneyy Kevin Williams @kweebeccomer @mithzan @garrettNatale

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How to Cope in the Wake of Tragedy

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People with mental health issues tell the world #IAmNotAlone on #WorldMentalHealthDay or any other day

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Harassment based on gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability status, and neurodivergence (among other factors) is not a new problem, but it’s happening again, and –once again– it’s targeting streamers from marginalized communities.

Streamer Support for Hate Raids - Take This

Harassment based on gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability status, and neurodivergence (among other factors) is not a new problem, but it’s happening again, and – once again – it’s targeting...

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The new Games And Online Harassment Hotline ( @GamesHotline )will be launching August 3! It's a free, text message-based, confidential emotional support hotline - created specifically for the gaming community!

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The Games and Online Harassment Hotline is a free, text message-based, confidential emotional support hotline – TEXT "SUPPORT" to 23368 to get started.

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We’re so absolutely grateful to our friends at @WyrmwoodGaming for raising $3,500 to support the work we do. You’re amazing and we can’t thank you enough! ❤️

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The AFK Room and the Hope Booth will both be back at this year! We're looking for volunteers to help out during the show. Head over to the form now to help out!

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We keep hearing stories and praises for the Boxes of Hope and the joy they bring to people. We are so grateful to @WyrmwoodGaming for their continued support and partnership. Thank you!

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💚 @EndangeredComic

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2018 marks the 5th anniversary of our life-saving AFK Program. Our community has generously helped the AFK Program make a difference for many convention attendees. We're asking for your support again, as we look forward to 2018 and beyond. Details:

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Announcing a Mental Health Video Series for Content Creators, in conjunction with @afspnational , Sponsored by @Rainbow6Game

Announcing Mental Health Video Series for Content Creators, Sponsored by Rainbow Six - Take This

Take This is pleased to announce a new series of videos providing mental health education to content creators on a variety of topics, sponsored by Rainbow Six. The series’ first…

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Here's a deeper dive into how @celeste_game handles mental health from the perspective of someone who found it particularly relatable.

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We’re excited to announce our new board leadership for 2023!

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Join our own @TheeDoctorB and @DrKowert along with the amazing @CriticalBard , @cypheroftyr , @TheOperaGeek , and @urbanbohemian this Sunday as they discuss parasocial relationships and streaming!

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3 years

LIVE now: Finding Solutions: Toxicity in Content Creation moderated by @KelliNDunlap with panelists @DrKowert , @ZombaeKillz , @negaoryx , and @blackcompat

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Thank you so much to @paizo for the generous gift of $10,633 to further our mission!

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Being open about our mental health issues can be scary. For @AlinityTwitch , it's been worth it.

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6 years

Today is #InternationalSelfCareDay . Remembering to take time off to avoid burnout and improve your self-care is one of the most important things you can do. Read more from @DoctorB_Seattle :

Self-Care and Streaming: Taking Time Off - Take This

Popular YouTube creator Jacksepticeye recently announced that he is taking a break. He cited several reasons, including finding less joy in creating videos, fears of diminished quality of his work,…

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Our #PAXWest panel, "Am I Really Playing a Role? Identity Exploration in RPGs" featuring @MeganPsyD , @cypheroftyr , @satinephoenix , @krisstraub , @katewelchhhh , and @TheeDoctorB is now available on @YouTube ! @Wizards_DnD @CodenameEnt

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@oscar_guerra21 A huge thanks to you and your community!

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Congrats to Take This Ambassadors @cypheroftyr and @Xmiramira on being featured by @Kotaku as Gamers Of The Year!

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1 year

We're excited to kick off mental health month with a brand new video focused on burnout in content creation spaces. For the full collection of burnout resources, head over #MentalHealthMonth

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Today's featured game is ValiDate: Struggling Singles in your Area ( @ValiDateGame ) by Veritable Joy Studios, a Chicago-based game dev team.

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3 years

Join us on Sunday, February 28 at 3:30 PT for a special stream moderated by @KelliNDunlap . Panelists include @DrKowert , @ZombaeKillz , @negaoryx , and @blackcompat !

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IGN's @MaxScoville opens up about depression and the game that helped him through it.

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ICYMI: Congrats to our inaugural 14 Streaming Ambassadors! @AmyTFalcone @NihonTigerLP @DayeanneHutton @Sticking_Points @mistermegative @GeekTherapy @RandomTuesday @mxiety @NotSoSpeedRuns @MissKyliee @sammmtastic @cypheroftyr @SlyTQ @GamrEnchantment

Take This Announces Its Streaming Ambassadors - Take This

Take This, the first mental health nonprofit organization geared toward game developers and the gaming community, announced the first partners to join its “Take This Streaming Ambassador Program” on...

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The BIG REVEAL! @AmyTFalcone designed our awesome new pin you can pick up at #PAXWest !

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2 years

Thrilled to announce the finalists for the Dr. Mark Kline Award!

Dr. Mark Award Finalist Announcement - Take This

Take This is thrilled to announce the five finalists in the 2022 Dr. Mark Kline Award for Mental Health Representation in Games. Named after Take This’ first clinical director, the…

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In honor of the end of #MentalHealthMonth , Take This would like to take a moment to recognize all of the people in our community who work hard to support the mental health needs of people who make and play games – the people who #EquipYourParty

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The @WhatsGood_Games crew is rocking our merch table in the Diversity Lounge on floor 6! Come say hello 💛 #paxwest2017

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Take This is happy to announce our partnership with @CrisisTextLine . Text AFK to 741741 in the United States and be connected with a live, trained Crisis Counselor. Learn more:

Announcing a Partnership with Crisis Text Line - Take This

We’re happy to announce a new partnership with Crisis Text Line! It’s a free, 24/7, confidential text-messaging support line for people in crisis. You can text our keyword AFK to…

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It's dangerous to go alone. Having trouble? Tell a friend. They want to help. Don't suffer in silence. End the stigma.

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"while you might not be aware of it, you already know many people who struggle with various forms of mental illness." More from @DoctorB_Seattle on working with others & their mental health issues @GeekandSundry : #TakeThisHope #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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We would like to recognize Russ' role in Take This and look forward to continuing our work.

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Calling all Game Masters! The first-ever Wisdom Save Weekend is November 20th-22nd! A whole weekend of tabletop gaming. Run and play games to raise funds for mental health in gaming. #WidsomSave

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. @cypheroftyr has our full support. This harassment is unacceptable and we continue to monitor online harassment of all kinds very closely.

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8 years

What is Self-Care?

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Remember, be safe out there. You're never alone. Happy New Years everyone.

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8 years

Where to find us today - #E32016

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Amazing! @cypheroftyr has raised $125,000 so far for @bailproject ! Come visit the #Twitch stream and show your support!

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4 years

GDC is often a highlight for many working in the game industry. Here’s how to handle the #GDC postponement announcement.

Handling the GDC Announcement - Take This

We have an article on Con Crash that starts, “You waited for your favorite con all year. You followed it on Twitter and Facebook. You had three screens ready to…

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Thank you for an amazing #PAXEast ! We’re so grateful for our volunteers and collaborators! @caffeine , @CodenameEnt , @CPCharity : We can’t thank you enough for being amazing sponsors. Here’s a message from @TheeDoctorB !

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With the staggering number of layoffs in the game industry recently, Take This would like to talk about Mental Health and Layoffs in Games

Mental Health and Layoffs in Games - Take This

It’s no secret that the game industry is experiencing a significant wave of layoffs. It’s estimated there have been more than 6,000 game industry jobs lost in 2023, with even…

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Take This and the #AFKRoom program need your support. Please spread the word about our @indiegogo campaign.

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We hope everyone had an amazing #PAXEast . Remember: con crash is absolutely real. Here’s how to handle it like a pro, from @TheeDoctorB .

How to Handle Con Crash Like a Pro - Take This

You waited for your favorite con all year. You followed it on Twitter and Facebook. You had three screens ready to rapidly refresh and get your tickets as soon as…

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You may think you are, but YOU ARE NOT ALONE. 1 in 4 people suffer from mental illness. Let's help each other. We're stronger together.

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If you're having a hard time today, know that you aren't alone

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"When I get to see not just a queer character, but a queer POC, it makes me hopeful." An important and personal piece by Take This Board Chair @cypheroftyr on queer representation in games.

It’s Never as Simple as “Just a Game”

People often don’t consider what it means to see yourself included in modern media, especially if they’re used to seeing people like themselves commonly in media. There’s the scoff of “Why does it...

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“The CDC report notes that over half of the people who died by suicide had no known mental health condition.” Read on and learn about what you can do and how you can help, from @DoctorB_Seattle .

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Starting with common methods of reducing the risk of con crud, @Neurofourier helps us be a little safer!

Staying Safe at Conventions - COVID and Beyond - Take This

However you chose to approach the COVID pandemic, it’s evident that it has dramatically changed how we assess risks when participating in social activities. With many conventions having re-opened...

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Extra Credits lays out some of the biggest stressors in #gamedev to help new devs prepare. @ExtraCreditz

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On #WorldMentalHealthDay Take This reminds you that you’re not alone and it’s OK to not be OK. Utilize our list of Mental Heath Resources:

Mental Health Resources - Take This

Take This' ever-growing list of mental health resources.

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4 years

Thrilled to announce the Shield of Faith, available now from @BeadleAndGrimms !

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The Solo but Not Alone 4 bundle is available now through March 9! Pick up 124 games for $10, with all sales benefitting Take This.

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"The journey to ending harassment, abuse, and gender-based preferential treatment in companies is not an easy one. However, the rewards will be immense and you will find encouragement and support at every step along the way."

Statement on Activision Blizzard Lawsuit - Take This

People of marginalized genders are tired and traumatized. Harassment and abuse of marginalized people is neither new nor unique to games. However, it is a very real part of the…

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You guys...we did the thing. We raised $11,811. We love you all. #TakeThisStream

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Take This is making a commitment to address racism because #BlackLivesMatter . We are also offering mental health resources and information to help and to educate our community.

Take This Affirms Black Lives Matter - Take This

A 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…

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The Take This community on Twitter is now over 10,000 people strong! We can’t thank you enough for being on this journey with us and look forward to being a part of your communities for years to come.

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2 years

Next up: @Chicory : A Colorful Tale!

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You are not alone. 1 in 4 of us suffers from mental health issues. Let's work together for the betterment of everyone.

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Take This is hiring! Join our team as a Workshop Program Manager:

Take This is Hiring: Workshop Program Manager - Take This

Workshop Program Manager Job Description The Workshop Program Manager will work with the Clinical Director and the Operations Director to coordinate the delivery of mental health workshops, consult...

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Hi friends! A message from us here at Take This

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If you feel like taking your own life, go here first: http://t.co/FlFDA0mSTp

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Huge congrats to @cypheroftyr on being featured in this piece in Buzzfeed!

Gaming Doesn't Have To Be Toxic, And These Black Women Are Making Sure Of It

UK influencers are leading the charge in diversifying the industry.

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6 years

Press Release: Take This Expands With New Funding, More Events and Resources Aimed at the Content Creation Community

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The next in our Identity and Gaming Mental Health Panel Series centers Trans and NonBinary. Join us Nov 19th at 2:30p CT/12:30p PT at to chat & learn about the joys, challenges and needs of Trans Gamers in their mental health journeys. #IdentityGamingMH

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The awesome folks at @DesertBus have raised almost $400,000! Go show some support and keep your eyes peeled for a Take This lot soon!

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It's a stressful time and we have some tips on managing your well being:

Mental Health Reminders and Taking Breaks - Take This

It’s a stressful and uncertain time… even more so than normal. You may be experiencing a lot of intense emotions and uncertainty – we are too. You’re not in this…

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Reminder! We'll be opening Ambassador Applications in mid to late March. We'll be revamping the programing slightly so this will be the ONLY application period for 2021.

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And that's a wrap on #PAXWest2017 , folks! Thank you so much to all of our staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters! 💛

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Y'all like achievements, right? How about some achievements for #selfcare at #PAXSouth ? Visit our Booth of Hope anytime between now and 12 pm Sunday to start your own Self-Care quest and enter to win a Box of Hope! Full terms and conditions are available at the Booth of Hope

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Sometimes you just need a hug.

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Take This is announcing an opening for a full-time, two-year, contracted post-doctoral position with a focus on qualitative research in digital game studies and extremism and radicalization. #jobs #gamejobs

Qualitative Researcher in Game Studies Job Description - Take This

Take This is announcing an opening for a full-time, two-year, contracted post-doctoral position with a focus on qualitative research in digital game studies and extremism and radicalization. This...

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