Resources!

1. Finding a Therapist is Difficult

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* Many therapists are limited and have limited openings/days.

*Learning to trust a therapist in itself is difficult and if they are not consistent, it doesn’t feel worth it.

* Many lack the mental health it takes to go out and look for one.

*Many do not have insurance due to how expensive it might be and thus cannot get a therapist.

*We need to provide more opportunities and apply more awareness for action for mental health.

2. Mental Health is Difficult to Tackle

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*Financial barriers so not everyone can afford it when they need it.

*There is a shortage of mental health professionals.

*Mental Health Education is limited and many do not know symptoms or even know that they have it.

*Much awareness of it is negative which sways people away from wanting to get help.

*Racial barriers where many white people get treatment, but many other races lack it.

3. Video Games Help in Mental Health Recovery

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*Veterans who had PTSD would utilize video games as a method of mental health relief.

*Kids/Teenagers/Adults all suffer PTSD from traumatic experiences in their life as well, and those who do can use video games as an exit way.

*I know that many people tend to put down video games as a bad alternative, but it actually has beneficial results.