ORDER, the Australian esports organization, has teamed up with 'The Man Cave,' a preventative mental health organization, to help stress the importance of mental health to young men in the online gaming space. These two organizations will create an online community that functions as both a social gaming community and a health-and-wellness community.
Part of this collaboration will see the creation of a dedicated Twitch channel focused on educating young men on positive mental health practices, stressing the importance of mental health, encouraging young men to seek health when they need it, and also fostering a sense of community through collaborative gaming. ORDER and The Man Cave want to ensure that all young people can have positive online experiences and that young men interested in online gaming are able to seek help when they need it.
Digital Mental Health Initiatives
ORDER and The Man Cave Will Help Educate Men on Mental Health
Trend Themes
1. Preventative Mental Health Programs for Online Gaming Communities - There is an opportunity to create more initiatives that focus on preventative mental health measures in online gaming communities to promote positive mental health practices and reduce stigma.
2. Online Communities for Health and Wellness - There is potential to create more online communities that combine health and wellness education with social connections and activities to promote positive mental health practices, particularly for young men.
3. Digital Tools for Mental Health Education and Support - With the rise of online communities and gaming, there is an opportunity to develop digital tools such as dedicated Twitch channels to educate and support individuals in practicing positive mental health behaviors.
Industry Implications
1. Esports - Esports organizations can collaborate with mental health organizations to create a health-and-wellness community to promote positive mental health practices among gamers.
2. Mental Health - Mental health organizations can create digital tools and online communities to educate and provide support to individuals in practicing positive mental health behaviors.
3. Technology - Technology companies can invest in the development of digital tools and platforms for mental health education and support, particularly within online gaming communities.