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Hello, and 

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welcome back to the series on all things
 e-sports.

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During this video, we'll be covering
 mental health

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and its effects within the e-sports
 community. 

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The awareness around 

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mental health has increased significantly
 over the past number of years.

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Not only is this beneficial
 for those that are struggling more

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severely with their mental well-being,
 but it is also helped gain exposure

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and focus on its effects
 within the sport and e-sports communities.

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Dr. Caroline Rubinstein is the Chief

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Wellness Advisor
 within the Misfit's Gaming Group.

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She states that pro players
 are relying on their brains to perform

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and be on for very precise moments. 

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This is a lot of pressure and can
 create anxiety, which impacts focus.

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So in order to access all their skills
 and logical reasoning,

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emotions must be managed
 in game and out of the game.

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If not, emotions can overcome logical
 reason and which can lead to tilting.

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So similar to how mental 

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health can affect those that compete
 with traditional sports,

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it can also relate to those that compete
 in the digital competitions.

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The concept of mental health
 becoming a hindrance in competitive

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video games may seem outlandish to some.

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Some might conclude
 that professional gamers live a dream

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getting paid to play video games. 

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However, imagine 

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competing in a tournament
 with a prize pool of millions.

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If you lose, you walk away with nothing
 potentially flying across the globe

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just to fly back unsuccessfully. 

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Or you win you take the glory
 and it's great for a while.

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However, with success comes stress.

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You're now at the top 

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and there's 

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always going to be someone else that's
 trying to take your throne away from you.

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The pressure is on now. 

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You need to ensure that 

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you keep your skills high
 and remain the best to hold your title.

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After a while, either of these situations
 can become taxing on an individual.

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Azeem Khan, the former
 president of unanimous games, states

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that gamers aren't dealing
 with their mental health at all.

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Many of them are young
 people who have taken on

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very rigorous schedules
 without guidance from peers

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who might have advice to offer
 because the industry is so new.

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Now I'm addressing you. 

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Yes, you the viewers. 

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Do you check on your mental well-being? 

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If not, and if you find it
 harder than others, here are some tips

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to try and make your time online
 a more enjoyable experience.

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By connecting with people, friends
 and family you feel comfortable with.

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Being part of a group
 can make you feel reassured,

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safe, and an important part of the team.

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Avoid gaming spaces and people
 that are harmful for your mental health.

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Check your mood before gaming, 

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this can help reflect
 on how you are feeling 

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and how this might affect
 your gaming time. 

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By checking in with your thoughts
 and feelings, 

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you can understand
 if gaming is going to make you feel better

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or if it's going to make
 you have a negative impact on your mood.

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Find time for other activities. 

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Try to schedule in time
 to do other things that you enjoy.

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It's good to have a balance
 putting in the time to do these things

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can help you manage your time. 

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And also, very importantly,
 look after yourself.

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Make sure that you're also having the time
 to look after yourself.

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Basic needs like enough sleep, food
 and taking care of

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your hygiene
 are really important for your well-being.

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By looking after yourself
 you'll have a better time gaming.

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If you still find it hard,
 make sure you talk to someone.

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There are lots of organizations out there 

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that are willing to help you,
 even if you think people won't understand.

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Take care of yourself,
 and I'll see you in the next video.