This article is one of the best, most nuanced takes I’ve seen around mental health on Twitch and I’m honored that I was invited to be a part of it.
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Streamers aren’t therapists. But some therapists are streamers.
It took 4 weeks for me to drop the ball on timely updates, but considering all that’s been going on I’m taking it as a win that it’s only a week late. On Feb 1, I started full time as a practicing psychologist. Full time clinical + part time program management with Take This, and adjunct teaching a brand new class has been a lot to handle but, like Tim Gunn, I’m gonna make it work.
CONTENT WARNING: This post contains references to mental illness, depression, grief, and suicide. There are no explicit descriptions or graphic depictions, however these topics are discussed in reference to their existence in the physical and digital worlds.
