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Brightlobe launches mobile title Kai's Sanctuary to help children fight mental health News Oct 28th, 2020

Brightlobe launches mobile title Kai's Sanctuary to help children fight mental health

"Early data showed that children's mental health was worsening, so we proposed a game-based solution to address this crisis"

Jagex and its players are donating $250,000 to mental health charities News Jun 10th, 2020

Jagex and its players are donating $250,000 to mental health charities

CPSL Mind, The Prince's Trust and Rise Above the Disorder

The majority of gamers believe playing games is good for mental health News Jun 9th, 2020

The majority of gamers believe playing games is good for mental health

"Gaming has the power to provide a rich experience that embraces diversity and limitless self-expression"

Riot Games forms partnership with Crisis Text Line to battle mental health News Jun 8th, 2020

Riot Games forms partnership with Crisis Text Line to battle mental health

"Suicide is a leading cause of death for people under 35 around the world"

NHS mental health director urges game developers to ban loot boxes News Jan 22nd, 2020

NHS mental health director urges game developers to ban loot boxes

“Frankly no company should be setting kids up for addiction"

Royal Society for Public Health urges new UK Government to legislate loot boxes as gambling News Dec 23rd, 2019

Royal Society for Public Health urges new UK Government to legislate loot boxes as gambling

"As with any public health issue, this is one that requires a combination of measures focusing on both education and regulation"

"Play games that make you feel good," says CheckPoint community manager News Oct 7th, 2019

"Play games that make you feel good," says CheckPoint community manager

Pritika Sachdev shared advice for what employers in the industry could be doing to combat the issue

New Toronto event to deal with mental health in the games industry News Aug 28th, 2019

New Toronto event to deal with mental health in the games industry

It will take place over World Mental Health Day on October 9th and 10th

as Gaming Disorder included in WHO’s latest draft of International Compendium of Diseases News Jun 19th, 2018

Gaming Disorder included in WHO’s latest draft of International Compendium of Diseases

Members of WHO aren’t expected to report using the ICD-11 until 2022

Jagex raises £225,000 for mental health charities News May 15th, 2018

Jagex raises £225,000 for mental health charities

Beats goal of £150k for the year

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