Coping 101: Gaming the Mind

"Being able to try certain things out - especially if you have a supportive and trusting gaming group - that can allow us to throw off the shackles of neurotypicality and we can feel like a literal hero in a world that often makes us feel lesser than." Raffael Boccamazzo, PsyD - aka Dr. B - is a celebrated speaker, practicing Psychologist, Autism and ADHD self-advocate, and Clinical Director of Take This - a nonprofit mental health organization providing comprehensive resources and support that is tailored for the diverse and unique needs of the gaming community. Whether you're a geek, gamer, or simply looking for more ways to improve your mental health, listen and learn as our student host Gavin and Dr. B discuss the ways gaming and tabletop role playing can support identity, mental wellness and community. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from Valley Cities, Hansmire Builders and Audian and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 more from Dr. B: https://linktr.ee/TheeDoctorB more about Take This: www.takethis.org Save Point Behavioral Health, "serving the Mental Health needs of Geeks and Gamers": savepointbh.com