17
Apr

News

What We Learned at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026

Safe In Our World were back in San Francisco this year for GDC Festival of Gaming, and we wanted to share some of our key takeaways from talks at the event. What’s holding us back? Sarah and I kicked off...

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10
Apr

News

World Parkinson’s Day

World Parkinson’s Day is celebrated on April 11th each year. As the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world, Parkinson’s disease (also called Parkinson disease) affects roughly 2-3% of adults over age 65 (Zafar et al., 2025). People with...

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3
Mar

News

Safe In Our World is Hiring a Business Development & Fundraising Manager!

Applications are now closed for this vacancy. We’re looking for a biz dev and fundraising professional to join our small team, focusing on shaping and delivering the Charity’s fundraising strategy. Key Details This new role will be responsible for ensuring...

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26
Feb

News

Safe In Our World and Fanatical raise $263,582 in annual mental health charity bundle

The Safe In Our World Charity Bundle 2026 was the mental health charity’s most successful bundle yet, raising over $260,000 in just 9 days. On Friday 6th February 2026, Safe In Our World launched their annual charity bundle, with 22...

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6
Feb

News

Announcing the Safe In Our World Charity Bundle 2026 supporting mental health in games

Safe In Our World’s Charity Bundle 2026 is HERE – supporting the charity’s vital work to improve mental health across the games industry and global gaming community. 🚀 Has it really been a year? 🥹 It feels like only yesterday...

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26
Jan

News

How you can support games industry Community Managers (+ FREE training and resources)

To recognise Community Manager Appreciation Day, Safe In Our World unpack how employers and players can give back to the guardians of the games industry. 🔗 Download FREE Mental Health Guide for Community Managers 🔗 Book Now for Mental Health...

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12
Jan

News

It’s time we closed the Pandora’s Box that is Blue Monday (the so-called most depressing day of the year)

Twenty years later, and Blue Monday is still seen as the most depressing day of the year – but does that do us any good? Spoiler alert, no. Once a story is out, it’s difficult to change the narrative. Many...

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17
Dec

News

Self-care VS Sabotage: Protecting your mental health during the holidays

Is Christmas stressing you out? If you’re not feeling festive, you’re not alone. While some make merry, others struggle with their mental health. ‘Tis the season of feeling entirely overwhelmed and stressed out. Or at least, that’s the experience of...

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5
Dec

News

Safe In Our World Announces New Ambassador Class of 2026

Safe In Our World is thrilled to announce our newest cohort of mental health ambassadors in our Class of 2026. With 80 impressive applications this year, selecting Safe In Our World’s Ambassador Class of 2026 was a real challenge. We’ve...

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12
Nov

News

Ubisoft and Safe In Our World team up to deliver new Good Game Playbooks for kids, teens, and parents

Safe In Our World and Ubisoft have united again to deliver three Good Game Playbooks for kids, teens, and parents – challenging toxicity in video games. Safe In Our World and Ubisoft co-developed the very first Good Game Playbook back...

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29
Oct

News

Which would you choose in a mental health crisis? ChatGPT or human connection?

If you were experiencing mania, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts, would you turn to an AI chatbot, or would you seek support from a friend? Content Warning: This article mentions suicidal thoughts and one case of suicide in a young person....

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10
Oct

News

Mental Health Charity Safe In Our World Turns Six & Press Pause 2025 Begins

Can you believe Safe In Our World just turned 6 years old? Our mental health charity has grown so much, and we’re on a trajectory of positive change. We’ll spare you the comprehensive recap of the last year (saving that...

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7
Oct

News

Celebrate Our Upcoming Anniversary With The Wired & Humble Mega Bundle

Wired and Humble launch exciting bundle worth £195.25, in celebration of our Safe In Our World anniversary. As you know, this week Safe In Our World is turning six, and we’re celebrating in style. Wired Productions and Humble have delivered...

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6
Oct

News

Get a head-start on World Mental Health Day with Safe In Our World

Either you’re reading this in advance of World Mental Health Day (October 10), or it’s arrived and you’re wondering how to mark the day. Don’t worry, we’re here to give you a little inspiration! Share to your socials 👉 Click...

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1
Oct

News

Safe In Our World Ambassador Class of 2026 – Applications Are Open!

Safe In Our World is welcoming new Ambassador applications for our Class of 2026! As we enter October, and with Safe In Our World’s anniversary just around the corner, we’re pleased to announce that Ambassador applications for the Class of...

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17
Sep

News

Safe In Our World brings FREE Mental Health Awareness Training to Community Managers

Safe In Our World is delivering free bespoke mental health awareness workshops for Community Managers, supported by Humble and facilitated by Mind Fitness. Ready to level up your mental health awareness and learn practical tools for safeguarding yourself and your...

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19
Aug

News

Become a Mental Health Star with the Safe In Our World Accreditation

Taking your workplace wellbeing to the next level with Safe In Our World’s Mental Health Star Accreditation. Safe In Our World’s new initiative – the Mental Health Star Accreditation – provides games industry companies the chance to shine! Demonstrate your...

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1
Aug

News

Intersectionality and Mental Health: Understanding your Social Identity

Why do people shun labels? And what do we gain from them? Let’s explore the theory of social identity and why it’s an important factor in our mental health. What is social identity? Social identity refers to a person’s sense...

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23
Jun

News

Safe Break: Surviving Develop:Brighton with 7 event self-care tips

With Develop:Brighton on the horizon, here’s 7 self-care tips to help keep yourself (and others) safe this event season. Let’s talk self-care essentials! We’re going to start with the very basics of keeping yourself healthy and happy during an event,...

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21
May

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Doomscrolling: How to protect your mental health online

To scroll, or not to scroll, that is the dilemma – and it’s impacting our mental health. So how do we manage doomscrolling to protect ourselves online? If you’ve got a phone in your pocket, chances are you’ve caught yourself...

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15
May

News

Safe In Our World celebrates the positive, impactful voices in games industry accessibility + FREE Toolkit

For Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Safe In Our World launches a toolkit for workplace accessibility, centralising resources and insights from inclusion advocates across the games industry. Global Accessibility Awareness Day is designed to get people talking, thinking, and learning about...

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8
May

News

Play Your Way 2025 begins MONDAY (12th May) for Mental Health Week

Play Your Way 2025 starts 12th May to raise funds for Safe In Our World. It’s time to set up your fundraisers on Tiltify – Play Your Way is about to begin! Our annual fundraising event, Play Your Way, is...

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23
Apr

News

Changelog 2.0 is a whopping 57-hour charity streaming event supporting Safe In Our World

We’re thrilled to amplify an amazing 57-hour charity streaming event, facilitated by one of our Ambassadors. Changelog 2.0 explores 18 different worlds and stories in support of games community mental health! Our very own KingArgaroth (Ambassador Class of 2025) has...

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8
Apr

News

5 ways leaders benefit from polishing up their communication skills

Are you prioritising your communication skills as a leader? Let’s unpack the benefits of improved communication in management. Managing others is a big responsibility. Some feel ready for this change in their career, while others find themselves pushed into it...

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