{"id":29838,"date":"2023-07-05T13:22:31","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T20:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.blog.logitech.com\/?p=29838"},"modified":"2024-07-02T12:04:32","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T19:04:32","slug":"supporting-mental-health-through-the-power-of-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/05\/supporting-mental-health-through-the-power-of-play\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Mental Health Through the Power of Play"},"content":{"rendered":"

Erin Chin, Head of Global Brand Marketing, Logitech G<\/strong><\/p>\n

Creators from the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community play a pivotal role in shaping our cultural ecosystem with remarkable contributions. In addition to bringing a diverse outlook, BIPOC creators are responsible for influencing key industries like gaming, music, film, literature, visual arts \u2014 challenging societal norms, breaking barriers, and fostering inclusivity and empowerment.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Logitech G, we are expanding on our commitment to serving the needs of gamers and creators, striving to bring recognition, representation and resources to those that have historically been marginalized.<\/span><\/p>\n

In recognition of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, we are leveling up our commitment to empowering and supporting gamers and creators in their mental health journeys. Throughout July, we will provide safe spaces to support mental health and work collectively to drive change. Our program this year is divided into five pillars, all inclusive of opportunities for empathy-first communications and amplifying voices of honesty and awareness: <\/span>LISTEN, GIVE, PLAY, SUPPORT & ASK.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LISTEN <\/b>\u2014 We will host two roundtable Twitch streams with <\/span>Dr. Jess Clemons, MD<\/span><\/a>, a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who is spearheading the movement with Logitech G. Dr. Jess will be joined by representatives from partner organizations to destigmatize discussions of mental health. These sessions will illustrate the positive benefits of openly discussing mental health and ignite conversations around change and equity. Together with communities of care, we can help support BIPOC creators on their mental health journey and work together to drive change. Tune in to our roundtable sessions at <\/span>twitch.tv\/logitechg<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

GIVE<\/b> \u2014 Building off the commitment that Logitech made in 2020, throughout the month of July Logitech and Streamlabs will be making a donation to 4 charitable organizations, including <\/span>WeXL<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>YR Media<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Black Girls Smile<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Asian Mental Health Collective<\/span><\/a>, through our Donor Advisory Fund. Additionally, members of our community now have the opportunity to nominate a peer to receive a care package from Logitech G. Each care package comes equipped with:<\/span><\/p>\n