In an effort to “create better environments for mental health across a wide range of gaming communities,” Riot Games, the developer of League of Legends and VALORANT, is partnering with Take This to increase the accessibility of mental health support in gaming.
“Take This and Riot share a common vision of creating a safe and inclusive environment where all players can feel mentally and physically supported. Riot will provide funding and resources to Take This so we can work to alleviate the mental health crisis,” Riot Games commented in its official statement.
The duo is collaborating to launch two mental health programs. The first initiative, tailored to the unique needs of streamers and content creators, is readily accessible at no cost. The second program is designed with a specific focus on addressing the mental health concerns of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities. Both programs will be available on YouTube.
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