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The CheckPoint SeriesEpisode One:
Introduction to Mental HealthPress Kit
Selected for the inaugural GDC Film Festival 2018
Release Calendar
Week 1
Introduction to Mental Health
Monday 29th January
Join Dr Jennifer Hazel on an overview of the world of mental health and wellbeing. Learn what the definition of “mental health” really is, bust some myths about mental illness, and explore different types of therapy available.
Video Games for Mental Health: The Clinical Research
Thursday 1st February
Over the years, games have gotten a bad reputation from the media. Words like “violence” and “addiction” crop up regularly. But what are the facts? Can video games actually be beneficial to mental health? (Spoiler alert: Yes!) Sources here.
Week 2
Depression
Monday 5th February
This episode is all about one of the most common mental health issues: depression. Featuring Ken Levine, Teddy Dief, Matt Gilgenbach, Zer0Doxy, Rae Johnston, Kelsey Gamble, and Jess Hodgson.
Video Games with Mental Health Themes (Part 1)
Thursday 8th February
A number of video games have explored representations of mental illnesses over the years. Today the CheckPoint team looks at who does it well, who does it badly, and explores why.
Week 3
Self-Care Guide
Monday 12th February
Registered Nurse Darren describes a few ways to look after yourself, from the basics to more complicated techniques for hacking your thought patterns. Includes a guided meditation with a very special guest.
Video Games with Mental Health Themes (Part 2)
Thursday 15th February
Continuing from last week’s episode, today we explore even more games that have featured mental illness – for better or worse.
Week 4
Anxiety Disorders
Monday 19th February
Today’s episode focuses on the world of anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, OCD and PTSD. Featuring Ken Levine, Zer0Doxy, Josh Scherr, Jess Hodgson, Kelsey Gamble.
Video Game Characters with Mental Health Issues
Thursday 22nd February
As games become more realistic, so too do their characters. Many of our beloved heroes and heroines have displayed signs and symptoms that could be indicative of a mental health issue. Join Dr Jennifer Hazel to find out more.
Week 5
Mood Swings
Monday 5th March
Dr Shelley Xia discusses the different issues that cause mood swings, including bipolar disorder and personality disorders.
Interviews with Alec Holowka and Ryan Roth.
Games for Wellbeing
Thursday 8th March
We were thrilled to attend PAX West, and discuss: what games make you feel good and why? Featuring, of course, the wonderful PAX attendees, along with Ken Levine, Josh Scherr, Rae Johnstone, Jess Hodgson and Zer0Doxy.
Week 6
Body Image
Monday 12th March
Dr Shelley Xia explores images about body image, and in particular, the signs and symptoms of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
Video Games Designed for Mental Healthcare
Thursday 15th March
Now we know that video games can be good for mental health, and why, it’s time to look at some of those exciting projects that have taken on the challenge.
Week 7
Day Off!
Monday 19th March
We’re all in San Francisco showing off The CheckPoint Series for GDC’s Inaugural Film Festival! Will you see us there? Hit us up on Twitter!
Day Off!
Thursday 22nd March
We’re all in San Francisco showing off The CheckPoint Series for GDC’s Inaugural Film Festival! Will you see us there? Hit us up on Twitter!
Week 8
Mental Health for the Games Industry
Monday 9th April
Dr Jennifer Hazel explores CheckPoint’s aptly named “AAA Model”, helping game makers and those in the industry to optimise their wellbeing by dealing with stress, crunch and burnout.
Representation of Mental Illness in Game Narrative (Part 1)
Thursday 12th April
Making video game characters well rounded involves discussing all sorts of psychological issues. They might even have a mental illness. But how do you do this without perpetuating stigma?
Week 9
Mental Health for Content Creators and Conventions
Monday 16th April
One of the best things about video games is the community – but how do you remain an active member in the face of social anxiety, trolls and other challenges?
Representation of Mental Illness in Games (Part 2)
Thursday 19th April
Today we continue our exploration of the way games can be used to improve public knowledge of mental illness, with easy and implementable guidelines to consider.
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