Virtual worlds like 3DXChat provide players with incredible opportunities for self-expression and social communication. But they can also be filled with toxicity and negativity that can impact us in the real world. BellaCheeks, Rand and Perrie join LauraTWK to discuss the challenges of managing our mental health in these online spaces and what we can all do to maintain our mental well-being.

Links:
3DXChat Text-To-Speech Podcast - @3dxttspod / Discord
LauraTWK - @Laura_TWK / lauratwk.co.uk / Linktree
BellaChecks - @bellacheeks25 / @lushent3dx
Rand - @Rand3DX
Perrie - @perriethreedx / Mixcloud

Useful links:
National Alliance of Mental Health
Mental Health America
National Institute of Mental Health
Cyberbullying.org
Adult Cyberbullying Foundation
Ditch the Label - Gaming and Bullying
Trevor Project
GLSEN
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
SAMHSA
The Healthy Gamer Foundation

Fun Links:
Käärijä (Finland) - Cha Cha Cha live at Eurovision 2023
Alessandra (Norway)- Queen of Kings live at Eurovision 2023
Bowling For Soup - Don't Be A Dick

Credits:
Thumbnail artwork - MaxNorman
Music - Wutif by Lauren Duski