This episode of GamerKulture is proud to present a cause that means so much to us provided by the amazing non-profit Anxiety Gaming which spreads awareness for mental health.

This week, join DA, MC(hammer), Kuma and our guest Sbook (Stephanie from The Gathering) as they discuss the drive of gamers. What do we get out of gaming?

Join us as we relive the 90s and tell stories of joining our first gaming community from pokemon to MMOs. We also got the chance to interview the amazing Jason Docton, CEO of Anxiety Gaming Inc, whom tributes his life for the life of others. As you listen to his story, we hope it opens eyes and brings those suffering or those who know someone who is to a place that is a safe haven. 

Anxiety Gaming is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing mental health resources for the gaming community. From donating video game consoles to foster homes, to matching gamers with the perfect therapist, to completely covering the cost of mental health care for those that couldn’t otherwise afford it. We make mental health fun, free, and available. Join our gaming community today and learn how you can get help or help others.

Game Against Depression, G.A.D, is a gaming event that aims to create an open dialogue about mental health issues. Mixing professional football players, Twitch broadcasters, professional gamers, chart topping musicians, and well known icons in the gaming world, G.A.D will show viewers that not only are they not alone in feeling the way they do, but that even their heroes are acknowledging the seriousness of mental health. As much as this will be an event geared toward mental health, it will be equal parts gaming. Viewers and attendees will enjoy watching and playing Hearthstone with their favorite players. The entirety of this event will be live streamed on Twitch.tv, but takes place live from the Esports Arena in Santa Ana.

Subjects mentioned:

Pokemon Blue, World of Warcraft, Roblox, SNES, Pokemon Sun and Moon, Psychonauts,  Star Wars Battlefront, Virtual Boy, Nintendo 64, Far Cry Primal, Atari, Minecraft, Mario Kart, Last of Us, Uncharted 4, and more!

http://www.anxietygaming.com/

Follow them @anxietygamingAG

Check out Game Against Depression this weekend at the eSports Arena. Click the links below for more information.

http://www.gameagainstdepression.com

http://esportsarena.com/

Follow us:

@TheGrandGeekG

Email us @:

Twitch.tv

http://www.twitch.tv/thegrandgeekgathering/

For more information about Nerder Mysteries check out their Facebook page and their site:

http://nerdermysteries.com/

More information on the charity Lumos. Please check out their site:

http://wearelumos.org/

You’re on Facebook, right? Well like our page and tune in to us streaming The Gathering every week! Pre-Show starts at 6PM and the episode will start shortly after. Don’t miss extra banter, topics, editing, Tyler freaking out, and more!