🚨Thrilled to announce the next chapter in my academic journey! I’ve joined @MovemberAUS as a Senior Research Fellow to lead their video game and esports research. This opportunity allows me to build on my passion for supporting the well-being of esports and video game players to make an even greater impact in these incredible communities. We have an exciting research programme planned and look forward to partnering with players, organisations, and researchers! More to come soon. I’m also excited to work with my new colleagues, @zacseidler, @stewartvella, @bonbonrowe, @KristaSFisher, and many more! I will continue my research position with @SCU_Australia. Check out some of the work we have already started here: lnkd.in/gvUV6sBG

GIVEAWAY 🎉 Our mates over at @MovemberAUS have an 27" LG UltraGear Gaming Monitor to give away, worth $1,999! To enter the draw, complete their quick 'U GUD?' survey about gaming and mental health, via the link below: survey.zohopublic.com.au/zs/…

Happy to share our new paper🤗: The Psychology of Esports: Trends, Challenges & Future Directions. We map where the science is now and what’s next for performance & well-being in esports. Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport…

U GUD? 🫶 Help @MovemberUK help you by filling out their gaming and mental health survey; you could have a chance to win some Steam Gift Cards if you do... 👉 survey.zohopublic.com.au/zs/… #BLASTPremier

Have you ordered your copy of: "The Psychology of Esports Performance" Print & eBook 🔖 routledge.com/The-Psychology… Read All Abstracts👀 taylorfrancis.com/books/edit… This is the 1st book in: "Routledge Research Series in Esports and Video Gaming" routledge.com/Routledge-Rese… ⌨️🖥️🖱️🎮

🎮 Gamers, it's time to talk about what happens behind the screen. Listen to our friends like @OnFireAnders & @STYKOcs talk about Men's Mental Health in Esports. youtube.com/watch?v=xZdOd_8d…

Gaming can be a powerful force for good! We'll be at PAX Australia again this year, this time talking about how game design can help boost mental health. Join our workshop in the Ibis Community Room at 10:30am, Friday Oct 10 and you’ll co-design and playtest some of Movember’s latest research and initiatives, ensuring they’re built with gamers, by gamers, for gamers.

Does esports foster genuine social connections, or does it risk amplifying social isolation? The answer is not straightforward. open.substack.com/pub/movemb…

| #NEW #ESPORTS #RESEARCH | Congrats to @DylanPoulus and @benjamintsharpe on the publication of "A Protocol for International Mental Health Guidelines for Esports" in JEGE #mentalhealth doi.org/10.1123/jege.2024-00…

New citation of our #esports research: A Protocol for International Mental Health Guidelines for Esports Congrats - @DylanPoulus & @benjamintsharpe @egaming_esports Full text: journals.humankinetics.com/v…

“Mental health is everything” “You're not alone” “Checking in on your mates is real friendship” You can't be what you can't see. When the best speak up about mental health, they give others permission to do the same. Love this from @FlyQuestCS. True role modelling.

What if the antidote to gaming disorder isn’t less gaming, but better gaming? Our latest article for the @Movember Institute of Men's Health Substack dives into the surprising potential of esports as a tool to support young men’s mental health. While much of the conversation about gaming focuses on harm—gaming disorder, screen time, and addiction, there’s a growing body of evidence showing that structured, competitive gaming (esports) can foster social connection, resilience, and healthier habits. In this post, I unpack: 🎮 Why the concern about unhealthy gaming habits matters 📊 Who might be most at risk (see the chart — teen boys top the list) 🧠 How structured esports environments can offer social connection, mental health support, and opportunities for real-world growth 🏫 What schools, leagues, and communities can do to support healthy gaming cultures This isn’t about quitting gaming but changing how we play. Read it here: shorturl.at/4Bb9o @zacseidler @KristaSFisher

🎮 Gamers aged 16–24! @MovemberAUS is testing a new mental health training video & wants your feedback. 🗓 Zoom chat: Wed 14 Aug, 4–5pm AEST 🎁 $40 Amazon voucher 👥 5–6 players per group 📹 Watch a short vid + chat DM me if you're keen to join!

I am so proud of the work we are doing at @MovemberAUS & @MovemberUK to support mental heath in esports. We are just getting started, there is so much more to come!

👋 Hey esports community! We’re the E-Health Project, an Erasmus+ initiative to support player health and promote an active lifestyle Please help us get started by filling out our questionnaire, and follow along for resources and research 😊 unipark.de/uc/esports_health… #EHealthPlus

It's time to change the game. In partnership with @MovemberUK, we want to help you Level Up your mental health, talking about the role everyone can play to make the esports and gaming environment better for all. More info here 👉 uk.movember.com/support-us/l…

🎮💭NEW funding opportunity from @Movember! $125K AUD for research on Gaming x Masculinities & Young Men’s Mental Health. Stage 1: Comprehensive review Stage 2: Follow-up research Apply by 16 April 2025: au.movember.com/about/fundin… Let’s rethink masculinity, gaming & wellbeing.

🎮💬New Research Funding Opportunity! The Movember Institute of Men’s Health is excited to announce a Request for Applications (RFA) for our Gaming x Masculinities and Young Men’s Mental Health research partnership funding. We're looking for a bold, innovative researcher or team to explore a critical question: What impact does gaming have on young men’s masculinities—and vice versa? This two-stage funding (totalling $125,000 AUD or equivalent local currency) will support the development of actionable, evidence-based insights that can shape mental health programs, inform policy, and better understand masculinity within gaming spaces. 🎯Stage 1: Conduct a comprehensive review on gaming masculinities (6 months, $25k AUD) 🚀Stage 2: Design and implement follow-up research with support from Movember (18 months, $100k AUD) We welcome applications from those with expertise in masculinities, gaming, mental health, youth research, or any intersection of these areas. 🗓️Applications close: 16 April 2025 📄RFA details here: au.movember.com/about/fundin… Let’s build a better understanding of how gaming shapes identity, connection, and wellbeing for the next generation of men. @zacseidler @KristaSFisher