Game Developer Dilemmas: How to represent mental health in video games

from Leveling Up Mental Health · host Andrew Nicholson and Adolyn H. Dar

Calgary psychologist Andrew Nicholson and his best friend and actor, Adolyn H. Dar, sit down with local Calgary game developer Keith Mitchell to talk about all things gaming and mental health related, including ideas and challenges for representing mental health in video games, behind the scenes knowledge on game development, and exploring the responsibility of game developers.Editing: Gurvir MinhasIntro Animation: Marco PerriMusic: Alexander Smith

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