Safe In Our World Launches Crisis Hub
Today we have launched our new Crisis Hub, aimed at offering more targeted resources and support to those affected by crisis.
We want to make it as easy as we can to signpost people to useful resources, charities, and even games that we think could be of use during this turbulent time. Click ‘Read more’ to visit any of the resources below. We’ll be continuing to grow the content within the hub to provide as much support for those in need as possible.
How to support yourself and others who are indirectly affected by conflict
Verifying information and limiting news time
Charities supporting those affected by war
Safe in your virtual world: using video games as a healthy break from the news
Dealing with grief – advice and video games that explore themes of grief
How to talk to children during crisis
Crisis Support Lines for those dealing with war
and PTSD Awareness – how to support yourself and others, information and signs
We’re incredibly grateful to Embracer, Koch Media and Form for supporting the creation of the Hub
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Safe In Our World Launches #LevelUpMentalHealth
Today we announced the #LevelUpMentalHealth global campaign, with support from major game companies across the videogames industry. The campaign is the latest initiative as Safe In Our World continues to roll out dedicated efforts to rally the industry to support those affected by mental health ailments.
The #LevelUpMentalHealth campaign seeks to challenge the videogames industry to unite and commit to positive change, starting with workplaces, ensuring working environments are always safe and supportive of the mental health of its talent.
Visit https://safeinourworld.org/level-up/ to learn more.
As part of the initiative, Safe in our World has co-created an employer’s mental health toolkit, giving guidance and empowering developers, publishers, and service providers to place positive mental health at the forefront of their plans.
Gaming companies and notables from around the world have continued to join Safe In Our World in its mission, and today the charity announced the latest partners, consisting of leading game publishers, developers and service providers committed to the cause.
The #LevelUpMentalHealth campaign challenges are:
- Commit to taking the first steps in rolling out a mental health policy in the next 12 months
- Join Safe in our World as a partner and commit to supporting mental health within the videogames industry
- Help spread the message to creators and players by sharing messaging and signposting inside the workplace and externally to players via media channels.
Safe In Our World is delighted to welcome 505 Games, Auroch Digital, Caged Element, Camel 101, Curve Digital, Embracer Group, Explosive Alan, Fanatical, Genba Digital, Heaven Media, Honest PR, Koeken Interactive, LKA, Mediatonic, NeoHype, NextGen Skills Academy, One PR Studio, OPM Jobs, Outright Games, Polystream, PressEngine, Rethink Mental Health, Renaissance PR, Ripstone games, Sheridans, Sold Out, Take This, UberStrategist, UKIE, Wired Productions and more!
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