In this super special episode of Dorkmatters, we connect with Mike Keady. Mike is a Counsellor and Member of the Australian Counselling Association. You might already be aware of Mike and his work around counselling through the use of games and pop culture. Check out the show notes for more information to learn about the amazing work Mike is doing in Australia.

Ben and Lexi have a quick chat to first frame out the stigma of video games and mental health before Counsellor Mike shares his story.

Huge thank you to Mike Keady for his support and in sharing his expertise! 

You can learn more about Mike Keady:

• At his webpage, Facebook page or Instagram page
• Check out the most recent Reddit AMA that Mike did here

Help and supports are out there! Check out some of these links below:

• Canada  and the Crisis Text Line 
• America 
• Mexico 
• International Crisis Text Line   
• List of general Mental Health contacts  for different countries around the world 
• Your local emergency line will also be able to support you 

In this episode we talk about:

• Schweppes Ginger Ale 
• Unpacking - video game 
• Kahoot - Learning Games 
• Nardwuar

Producer Jess Says:

• the linguistic thing you're referring to is called cognates (where words come from similar etymological sources and then develop across different languages) and they're very cool
• VERY STOKED FOR THE COMING DND EPISODES!

SOCIALS:

Here's where you can find us!

• Lexi's website and twitter and instagram
• Ben's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade Arts
• Dork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram

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"To my knowledge, no one in or out of the field has ever been able to cite a game worthy of comparison with the great dramatists, poets, filmmakers, novelists, and composers. That a game can aspire to artistic importance as a visual experience, I accept. But, for most gamers, video games represent a loss of those precious hours we have available to make ourselves more cultured, civilized, and empathetic." - Rodger Ebert 

SOCIALS:

Here's where you can find us!

• Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagram
• Ben Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade Arts
• Jess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagram
• Dork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and reddit
• This podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.

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