Gaming as a vehicle to engage young men around their mental health
Using the money raised by our epic community, we’ve been able to fund 11 new mental health initiatives including Gamers vs Depression.
Gamers vs Depression uses online gaming as a vehicle for developing depression literacy and better social connections in adolescent males. Delivered by Play Aid based in Colchester, Essex, the aim is for ‘gaming teams’ to act as a social/peer-support group where young men can openly discuss challenges outside of their immediate network in a safe and supportive manner.
" People have been turning to gaming to fulfil that social connection we’ve not been able to have had in person over the last year. "
The funding comes through our Social Connections Challenge; aimed at identifying strategies that will strengthen the social connections of men who are struggling with isolation and poor mental health, particularly in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Check out the other 11 projects that have been selected for funding here.