Mental Health

The mental health aspect of gaming is often overlooked. At Esports Healthcare, we have mental health information and resources to help you manage stress, anxiety, and other concerns.

Video games and mental health

Competition, expectation, trash talk, and toxic people—video games, especially esports, can certainly take a toll on your mental health.

Gamer insurance – 9 ways to cut costs

Gamers and streamers do not always receive healthcare benefits in contracts with organizations, and independent streamers/gamers wouldn’t even have that option.

The power of visualization

There are many factors that affect gaming performance. In this post, we discuss how appropriately guided visualization can be a tool for achieving success.

The importance of sleep

Sleep is arguably the most important aspect of overall health. Sleep affects immunity, mood, performance, risk of all-cause mortality, and so much more.

Blue light concerns

Concern has risen over the negative health effects of the increased exposure to blue light. In this post, we explain everything you need to know about blue light.

Foundation of wellness

At Esports Healthcare, we believe there are four aspects of health that take priority over all others, and we call these the Foundation of Wellness: sleep, physical activity, nutrition, and mental health.

Gamer fatigue and burnout

Between practicing, studying game film, streaming, and/or competing, gamer fatigue (or gamer burnout) is a common occurrence in the gaming community.

The ultimate guide to healthy gaming

The gaming grind is taxing, and the long hours increase the strain on your mind and body. Learn how to maintain your health.

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Mental and behavioral health resources

Call 911 or go to the emergency room if you or someone you know is in danger!

Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En Español 1-888-628-9454
or visit http://suicidepreventionlifeline.or g

This is a free and confidential hotline available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. This will connect you to the nearest crisis center for crisis counseling or mental health referrals.

Text HELLO to 741741
or visit https://www.crisistextline.org

This text line is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week throughout the United States. This text line will serve anyone in any type of crisis and will connect you with a crisis counselor for support.

Call 1-800-662-4357
or visit https://www.findtreatment.gov

This is a free and confidential hotline to find substance abuse treatment agencies in your area.

Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
or visit https://www.thehotline.org

This is a free and confidential hotline available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. This hotline is dedicated to helping families in potentially unsafe situations and will help address any issues in your relationship.

If you are concerned about your or someone else’s activity on social media, visit this resource for support.

Do you have health insurance benefits with your employer? Many companies provide Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to employees that provide free or discounted mental and behavioral health counseling.

Contact your Human Resources Department and they can provide you information on how to make an appointment with a mental or behavioral health professional.

Google is an excellent resource to find other mental health resources near you. Try the terms below or search similar terms on Google for immediate psychology or psychiatry help:

If you have additional resources not listed on this website, please let us know. We would like to provide as many resources as possible to continue to help those in need.

Email us: contact@esportshealthcare.com