A Conversation with Dr. Kelli Dunlap // Clinical Psychologist & Game Designer
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Dr. Kelli Dunlap is a clinical psychologist (PsyD in clinical psychology, licensed, and practicing), a game designer, an adjunct professor of game design (MA in game design), and the Head of Community at Take This.
Dr. Dunlap comes onto The Academy of Esports to discuss the main challenges she sees facing the gaming space and ways to tackle them. She is an advocate for the importance of play and games to mental health in all ages, not just kids.
Be sure to check out the Purdue University: Games Make a Difference Symposium, and register here.
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Dr. Kelli Dunlap // Website // LinkedIn // Twitter
How Gaming Benefits Our Mental Health
Purdue University: Games Make a Difference Symposium, April 8-9, 2022
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play! James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast. The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter) You may email any questions or topic suggestions to contact@taoesports.com.
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Music provided Royalty Free
"8 Bit Adventure!" Querky Fun Game Music by HeatleyBros
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