Geek Therapy

#214: A fictional character can be as much of a role model as a real person. Unfortunately, we don't all have easily accessible positive role models (and not nearly enough of them) so fictional role …

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#213: It's impossible to actually go back and do something over, but imagining what we'd do differently a second time can help prepare us for similar experiences in the future. Gamers understand the …

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#212: Redemption stories allow us to see that we can be better versions of ourselves and help us see the possibility of others moving past what they've done. Through multiple media examples, we …

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#211: We take an in-depth look at DC Comics' Heroes in Crisis event, a 9-issue murder mystery that deals with mental health issues and treatment. The story is full of relatable character interviews …

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#209: Do video games cause violence? Four mental health, psychology, and gaming experts say: no. One year after the Jacksonville Landing shooting at a Madden tournament, we're once again talking about …

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