The Pros and Cons of Anti-Anxiety Medications
Anxiety isn’t always a disorder in need of treatment. “Anxiety” is a relatively vague term that is often used to describe worry, rather than a clinical diagnosis. Anxiety evolved to…
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Crunch Hurts: How Unmitigated Overwork Harms Employee Health, Productivity, and Your Studio’s Bottom Line
Read MoreIn this white paper, Take This addresses the mental, physical, social and financial impacts of extended periods of overwork in the video game industry. Download a copy of Crunch Hurts
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All About Antidepressants
Read MoreIt’s common for people to have questions or concerns about medications for mental illnesses, or even to mistrust them. But medications are a valuable form of treatment for many people.…
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Depression 101
Read More“Depression” is a word we hear often. It’s used to describe everything from the Breakup Blues to the look your dog gives you when you leave for work. With so…
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How to Find a Therapist (US)
Read MoreThe most common question we receive at Take This and at our appearances at conventions around the world is “How do I find a therapist?” Many of you who have…
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When Gaming Isn’t Fun
Read MoreMany gamers are passionate, opinionated, and determined. The intensity they bring to gaming can become all-consuming, and this community can be central to their sense of identity. When this gets…
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How to be a Friend
Read MoreFriends and family are the first line of support for people with emotional problems. While it is wonderful to be trusted, this often creates anxiety and dilemmas. Friends worry they…
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When to Seek Help — and How to Find It
Read MoreIn an increasingly stressful world, more and more people consider professional assistance for a personal, family, or work problem. But they often hesitate, uncertain whether they really need help. Some…