TIGS’S APPROACH:

TIGS and its partners provide guidance, resources, and support for employees and employers to manage mental health issues in the workplace.

TIGS encourages the development of games that promote positive mental health outcomes and avoid negative stereotype portrayals of mental health illness.

TIGS’s events feature talks and panels from experts in both the mental health and the video games industry, covering topics such as game design for mental health, diversity and inclusion in the video games industry, and the use of games in therapy.

TIGS’S IMPACT:

TIGS is committed to creating a healthier, more inclusive gaming industry where individuals can thrive and reach their full potential.

By bringing together mental health professionals, game developers, researchers, and other stakeholders, TIGS is creating a platform for important discussions and collaborations that can lead to positive industry change.

TIGS and its partners are dedicated to promoting awareness and education around mental health illness and issues in the gaming industry and their
communities as needed.

CONCLUSION:

TIGS (The International Games Summit on Mental Health) is a movement, platform, and community dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and resources in the video game industry.

It serves as an important resource for reducing stigma and creating a culture of acceptance and understanding around mental health issues in the gaming industry.

TIGS brings together game developers, publishers, mental health professionals, and players to discuss ways to support mental health and well-being in the industry.

It encourages industry professionals to prioritize their own mental health, as well as the mental health of their colleagues, employees, and players.

TIGS aims to create a gaming industry that values mental health and well-being, recognizing that a healthy workforce is a productive one.

It shares personal stories of mental illness and recovery to reduce stigma and promote understanding around mental health issues.

By creating a supportive environment, TIGS believes that games that promote positive outcomes for players and developers alike can be created.

Together, we can work towards a gaming industry that values mental health and well-being, and creates games that promote positive outcomes for players and developers alike.