mental health
Play Aid partners with Ulster University to launch psychological first aid training for the esports community
International non-profit organisation Play Aid has announced a partnership with Ulster University to offer a psychological first aid […]
February 5, 2025Guild, Harry’s and Shout launch Talk Squad initiative, combining gaming sessions with mental health support calls
Men’s care brand Harry’s, charity mental health service Shout and UK organisation Guild Gaming have announced the launch […]
November 13, 2024Nativz Gaming team up with Play Aid for Ireland Esports Collegiate Series ahead of World Mental Health Day 2024
Irish esports organisation Nativz Gaming have announced a partnership with Play Aid for the 2024/25 Ireland Esports Collegiate […]
October 7, 2024Players Are Constantly Subject to Mental Demands as They Strive for Success in Esports
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June 25, 2024Ubisoft launches ‘Good Game Playbook’ with UK video game mental health charity Safe In Our World to counter toxicity in Rainbow Six Siege and For Honor
Ubisoft has joined forces with UK-based video game mental health charity, Safe In Our World, to promote positive […]
November 2, 2023Smash Ultimate invitational Northern Summit 6 announced, will raise money for Mind
The sixth iteration of the Smash Ultimate invitational Northern Summit has been announced for September 23rd and 24th […]
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July 26, 2023UKETC esports teams add psychological first aiders to boost mental health as part of Play Aid partnership
The UK Esports Team Committee (UKETC), a collective of UK-based esports teams, has announced a collaboration involving psychological first […]
April 25, 2023Esports charity initiatives announced: Guild and Anthony Nolan launch blood cancer awareness tournament, Staffs Uni students organise mental health fundraiser
Esports News UK has been sent details of two esports charity fundraisers this month – one from Guild […]
April 10, 20232023 gaming trends: 10 recent reports covering UK game sales, how YouTubers contribute to UK economy, cheating on the increase, harassment in gaming & more
As we enter the new year, esports and gaming continues to change. But what are the 2023 gaming […]
January 13, 2023Medic’s decision to take a break after week 4 of LEC Summer 2022 is a reminder for all of us to switch off and focus on our mental health
British League of Legends caster Aaron ‘Medic’ Chamberlain will take a break from working on the LEC broadcast […]
July 14, 2022Guild Esports appoint safeguarding and wellbeing lead: ‘Throughout the esports industry, there is a real need for organisations to show a duty of care to the people they work with’
UK esports organisation Guild have today announced the signing of their first full-time safeguarding and wellbeing lead: Kit […]
July 13, 2022Challengermode to host Play2Help Rocket League charity tournament for Mental Health Awareness Month, with streamers including Lionscreed’s zRvkk on board
Esports platform Challengermode has teamed up with the Mental Health Foundation and Rise Against the Disorder to raise […]
May 13, 2022‘Interventions are needed’ to improve esports athletes’ quality of sleep and mental health, according to new UK study of student players
Caster and Story Mob comms strategist Ceirnan ‘Excoundrel’ Lowe gets some shut-eye at a UK LAN a few […]
March 29, 2022Quickshot returns to the LEC, breaks silence with post about burnout, taking time off and breaking down barriers around mental health
Experienced League of Legends host, caster and personality Trevor ‘Quickshot’ Henry has posted an open statement about his […]
January 7, 2022Majority of UK gamers focusing on mental and physical fitness for 2022 following Christmas break, finds Beyond NRG, as Superdrug stocks supplement for the first time
Promoted article (contains partner links) New research shows gamers are refocusing on their mental performance and brain health […]
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