The GG Project
Promoting mental health in esport
The Good Game (GG) Project is an Erasmus+ funded project involving partners from across Europe.
We’re on a mission to provide evidence-based education to support mental health and well-being for everybody involved in the esports world.
Find Help
You are not alone!
If you are struggling with your mental health or feel the need for a conversation, please reach out to someone. There are people out there who are willing to talk to you, listen and help out.
You might be able to connect with the people close to you, reach out to your general physician or get into contact with professional help.
Find a helpline offers a comprehensive overview of easy access, free or low cost, and confidential mental health support resources in your area.
Our Objectives
We are working to build a healthier esports ecosystem by combining research, education, and collaboration, ensuring our support is accessible across the community and reaches those who need it
Increase awareness around the topic of mental health in esports
Provide preventative, evidence-based resources on mental health
Develop our understanding of the impact of esports participation on players’ mental health
Facilitate cooperation between esports, education and health stakeholders
Over 1000 players completed our survey on mental health in esports
34%
reported symptoms of anxiety
37%
reported low well-being
45%
experienced symptoms of depression
69%
experienced
sleep disturbance
Testimonials
We’ve been speaking to members of the community to hear there views about mental health in esports, what’s important to remember, and what helps them.
"Mental health is really important in esports, and with bad mental health you will get nowhere in the esport world."
"Wonder"
Youth Esport Player
"There are many people with many opinions on what you need to do differently. Make sure you listen to your own voice and find people who can support you."
Rasmus "Caps" Winter
G2 Esports
"Let's talk about mental health more!"
Romain Bigeard
G2 Esports
"The Mental health is as important as the physical presentation in E-sport – Without the balance we lose both the joy and ability to preform on top."
Quix
"As an elderly in gaming and e-sport a safe space to relax and it helps us to not think about the other stuff in life.
Triggerfinger
Senior E-sport player
"What helps me is caring about me, not what other people think.
Enjoy the game, focus on yourself, be confident, be around people that will support you, and work hard."
Steven "Hans Sama" Liv
G2 Esports
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