Healthy Gamer

This holiday season, the Healthy Gamer Foundation is giving some extra help to those in our community who have recently experienced job loss. As part of our Holiday Help Grant, we’ll be awarding a $500 grant to 50 eligible applicants currently receiving unemployment benefits! ?? Apply here to be considered for a grant: https://bit.ly/4hU8Rzo ?? & If you know anyone who has recently experienced job loss, please help us spread the word. ??

Happy International Men’s Day. This month, we’ve teamed up with leading men’s health advocate Movember to amplify some key topics around men and gamers’ mental health. ?? For more videos on masculinity, gaming, motivation, and more, check out our Movember Staff Picks Playlist: https://bit.ly/3Ctbnwf ?? #InternationalMensDay #MentalHealth #VideoGames

Success is often seen as the ultimate validation. People push themselves to accomplish more and more, hoping that their next milestone will finally bring them contentment, confidence, or security. But here’s the secret that hustle culture doesn’t often highlight: Success alone won’t make you secure. It can actually do the opposite—fueling imposter syndrome and making every accomplishment feel like a fluke, or a stroke of luck. So no matter how much you achieve, you’ll always wonder: What if I don’t deserve this? What if I can’t keep this up? What if everyone around me finds out that I’m a fraud? ???? These doubts don’t come from a lack of success—they come from a lack of self-belief. The truth is, confidence isn’t built by avoiding failure; it’s built by surviving it. Each time you face a setback and keep going, you prove to yourself that you’re capable. This gives you the confidence to shut down the doubts when they inevitably creep up on you. How has failure shaped your confidence? Let us know ?? #DiaryofaCEO #MentalHealth #ImposterSyndrome

??? Honoring Our Veterans ??? At Warrior GMR Foundation, we're committed to supporting the heroes who have risked their lives for our safety. Today, and every day, we stand with our veterans and advocate for their mental health. ?? A special thank you to Healthy Gamer for having one of our veterans, Seth Johnson, join the conversation. Together, we're raising awareness and providing vital support. Join us in making a difference: https://lnkd.in/dZ-eKsbh Learn more about our partnership: https://bit.ly/3YZ0mf9 #WarriorGMR #VeteransSupport #MentalHealthMatters #ThankYouVeterans

??Idle time is key for allowing our brains to process all those thoughts and emotions that pile up throughout the day. Where humans once had plenty of idle time doing simple tasks, we’re now finding ways to be 'productive' even in our moments of rest—like scrolling social media for productivity tips on a Saturday. This week, carve out some time to do nothing. Your brain will thank you. ?? Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/3CcbBYt Thanks again to Mel Robbins, Emily Fuller, & Camryn Cicarelli for having us on, and the amazing team at Penguin Random House that made this happen! ??

We’re all seeing the shift in the workforce. As trust in institutions wanes, many people are questioning if “traditional” jobs, and the outdated practices they often come with, are even worth it. Burnout is rising, top companies continue to scale back WFH opportunities, and wages are failing to keep up with inflation. What does all this mean for the future of work? For one, employers must rethink what their employees need to thrive in the workplace, and explore ways to make them feel truly valued for the work they do. Taking meaningful steps to support mental health and compensate employees fairly are critical parts of this, as is creating an environment that allows for (guilt-free) work-life balance. Because work CAN be fulfilling and rewarding in a place that makes the experience worthwhile. What changes do you think organizations should make to meet today’s needs? Let us know ?? #Careers #MentalHealth #WFH #EmployeeBenefits

What’s the most transformative thing you can do, right now, to shape your future? ? Believe in the future version of yourself. ? And, this isn’t just a catchy self-help mantra—it’s actually grounded in psychology. People can pick up on your self-perception through their empathic circuits. ?? So, when you carry a belief that you’re unworthy or incapable, other people may start to believe this about you too. People often chase productivity tips or quick wins to get ahead. But what if your next big breakthrough is simply rewriting how you see yourself? #MidweekMotivation ?? #DiaryofACEO

Full circle moment. ?? We started off helping gamers on the internet, and now have the pleasure of empowering developers at one of the top online game studios in the world. Big shoutout to Nexon America for prioritizing creator mental health, we're so excited to be partnering with ya'll on this!

It’s not all doom and gloom out there yall. Some companies do invest in hands-on support that drives results for their team and their organization ?? Really happy to support Nexon America with Healthy Gamer Coaching and other mental health resources ?? Partnerships like this take a lot of internal championing, so if you want to build a case for your organization, we’ve got all the data points you need. Please reach out to Hannah Dam, PharmD ??

Join HG’s very own Mike McKim & Syaidah Awls on October 29th for their next workshop: https://bit.ly/3UiJYmX ? They’ll be discussing job security, imposter syndrome, and more! Hope to see you there ??