Gamer Therapy
Traditional gaming stereotypes have become outdated. Many still associate this popular pastime with violence or suicide, but recent studies have found that people increasingly use games to build meaningful connections, open up about their feelings, and de-stress. You could say it’s a form of therapy, a way to cope with a whole new set of anxieties brought on by 2020. Join non-profit Rise Against the Disorder (RAD), prominent Esports company Skillshot, and creative agency the community to unpack how gaming and therapy can come together to create a new world of entertainment that also shifts cultural stigmas.
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.
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Frank Cartagena
The Community
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Jason Docton
Rise Above The Disorder
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Todd Harris
Skillshot Media, LLC
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Natalie Moore
Natalie Moore - Holistic Psychotherapy