Dr. Rachel Kowert is a research psychologist and the Research Director of Take This, a mental health nonprofit aimed at decreasing stigma and increasing support for mental health in games. Dr. Kowert is also a world-renowned researcher in the uses and effects of digital games, including their impact on physical, social and psychological well-being. An award-winning author, she has published numerous books and scientific articles relating to the psychology of games.  Timestamps 1:35 – Researching the psychology of video games  3:02 – Why do we play video games?  4:20 – Does the good in video games really outweigh the bad? 7:28 – Take This  8:43 – How to help young people struggling with mental health issues while gaming  12:23 – Dr. Kowert’s YouTube channel, Psychgeist  14:02 – Children’s picture books Tales from Cloud Canyon  16:00 — Current research on extremist radicalisation and recruitment within digital gaming spaces 17:55 – Future of video gaming   Follow Dr. Rachel Kowert: Website: https://rkowert.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrachelkowert/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/drkowert  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkowert  Follow k-ID:  Website: https://www.k-id.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/k_identify  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/k-id