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Welcome to the HJP Podcast Network, a collection of shows produced by the HeatherJustPlay community! Whether you’re here for conversations about gaming culture, behind-the-scenes insights on building a mission-driven community, or research on the real impact of play, there’s a show for you!
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📄The Lobby (LOB)
The Lobby is the gamer series where community meets science, hosted by Stephan and Heather. Each episode dives into real research to explore how video games can support mental health, build confidence, and help us grow together.
HeatherJustPlay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering personal growth, meaningful connection, and a sense of belonging through video games, collaborative play, and digital creativity. To learn more, visit http://www.heatherjustplay.org.
HJP Podcast Network
[LOB] What Science Says About Gaming & Mental Health // Episode 01
Welcome to The Lobby, the gamer series where community meets science. Hosted by Heather and Stephan. Each episode dives into real research to explore how video games can support mental health, build confidence, and help us grow together. Whether you're a seasoned player or just picking up the controller, there's a place for you here.
Today, we’re looking at a study titled, “Exploring the possible mental health and wellbeing benefits of video games for adult players: A cross-sectional study.” You can find the study here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9749564/
Watch the livestream replay of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBQg2F-RzvM
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HeatherJustPlay is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering personal growth, meaningful connection, and a sense of belonging through video games, collaborative play, and digital creativity. Learn more or join our Discord server at http://www.heatherjustplay.org.