The most courageous thing you can do for yourself is committing to getting the right help you need. Beginning to see yourself as worthy of support is life- changing. When someone has decided to make the decision to get help, the next step is discovering the right type of support. That can be done through understanding the different types of therapy modules that are out there. Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is the most commonly used therapy. It is the practice of speaking with a mental health professional to communicate and work through identified issues that cause emotional distress. In this article, we will dive into the different types of talk therapy available.

In-home electronic gaming, also called ‘e-gaming’ (the term I’ll be using hereafter), ‘video gaming’, or simply ‘gaming’, began over 50 years ago (Lowood, 2021)! In addition to its wide array of names, e-gaming has been the subject of a wide amount of controversy. As with many facets of technology, the consensus in research is that e-gaming can have negative and positive impacts. After discussing some of each, I’ll highlight common signs of problematic e-gaming, recommendations for reducing risk, and resources for support.