Announcing Two Parent Workshops in February
Take This’ Research Director, Dr. Rachel Kowert, and Clinical Director Dr. Raffael Boccamazzo, (“Dr. B”) will be offering two parent workshops on February 20 and 27. See all the details…
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State of the Research: Gaming Disorder
Read MoreIn this State of the Research report, we take a deeper look into Gaming Disorder. Gaming Disorder is a topic I have tackled before but is worth extra attention as…
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Announcing our new Twitch Streaming Schedule
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to announce a new streaming schedule for starting Monday January 25th on twitch.tv/takethisorg All streams will be Monday 3:30 – 5:30 PT: Take This Plays with Dr. Kelli…
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5 Essential Readings in Game Studies
Read MoreSo you want to learn more about the science of game studies? Perhaps the ways that games can be used to bolter learning? Or the science behind “video game disorder”?…
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Jargon Schmargon: Gaming Disorder
Read MoreWhen it comes to video games, there is a lot of discussion about overuse, problematic play, hazardous play, and addiction. It can be difficult to sift through this information. So…
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Avoidance: What it is and Why it Isn’t Helpful
Read MorePoking the Pillsbury Dough Boy and poking a sleeping bear do not carry the same level of risk. With one, there might some be giggling and perhaps even cinnamon rolls. …
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Take This – Annual Report for 2020
Read MoreThis has been quite the year, and its challenges have highlighted the importance of mental health – talking about it, understanding it, treating it, and advocating for resources. Take This…
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Research Review: Hostility and Self Reported Cognitive and Social Benefits Across Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games
Read MoreTime for another Research Review! Every month, I will select a recently published research article in the field of game studies and provide an in-depth review. After taking into account…