Hero Journey Club | Mental Health Support while Gaming

You can do it!

Most members report feeling relieved and connected after just one session.

 In fact, 93% of our users report feeling better following a Hero Journey Club session, and 74% reported improvement on scientifically validated clinical measures after joining HJC.

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Which gender do you identify with?

Gender can influence our experiences and how we perceive the world around us.

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What is your age range?

18-29

30-39

40-49

50+

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Which of these describes your current relationship status?

Your relationships can affect your mood and mental wellbeing.

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What characteristics would you use to describe yourself? (Select all that apply)

I am a person of color

I am transgender

I am a system

None of the above

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Do you want to explore how your identities impact your mental health?

Yes

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Other group members bring diverse perspectives and experiences, which can give you new insights into your own challenges and help you develop new solutions for your own journey.

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Do you experience symptoms of:

Symptoms of anxiety include persistent worrying, overthinking, restlessness, or fear about making the wrong choice.

 Symptoms of depression include persistent sadness or hopelessness, trouble sleeping, or changes in appetite.

Anxiety

Depression

Neither

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Your daily routine can affect your mental health. How would you describe your current lifestyle?

Fairly active

Moderately active

Not very active

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How often do you play video games?

Daily

A few times a week

Once in a while

Rarely

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Which activities do you think could have a positive impact on your health?

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You may have heard an active lifestyle can help improve mental health.

But studies also show engaging in video games can help improve feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Hero Journey Club has successfully integrated these benefits into our sessions, making mental health care more accessible and less stigmatized.

Games impact in mental health

Feel less stressed

71%

Feel less anxious

61%

Feel less isolated/lonely

58%

Source: Entertainment Software Association, Entertainment Software Rating Board, Circana, & Sensor Tower. (2024, February). 2023 Essential facts about the U.S. video game industry. Entertainment Software Association.

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What kinds of games do you play most?

First-person shooters like Call of Duty or Overwatch

Role-playing games like Final Fantasy, or Pokemon

Puzzle games like Unpacking or Unravel

Strategy games like Civilization VI

Adventure games like Fallout or God of War

Battle Royale games like Fortnite or PUBG

Simulation games like Stardew Valley or the Sims

MOBA games like League of Legends

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Do you already enjoy playing these video games? Select all that apply

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What other video games do you like to play?

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Have you ever done therapy or gotten mental health support before?

Yes

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Has it been in-person, online, or a mix of both?

All or mostly in person

All or mostly digital/online

A combination of online and in person

Empty

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Did you find it effective?

Yes, I liked it but stopped going

Yes, I liked it and still attend

No, I stopped going

Empty

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Have you experienced any barriers to receiving mental health support?

Cost

Accessibility

Stigma

Finding the right therapist

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Hero Journey Club sessions are significantly more affordable than traditional therapy, which can cost upwards of $150 per hour.

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How familiar are you with support groups?

I regularly participate in support groups

I’ve participated in one or a few

I’ve heard of them before, but never done one

Not at all! I want to learn more

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How important is anonymity to you in a support group?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not important

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At Hero Journey Club, you're known only by your username and avatar, protecting your privacy while allowing you to open up about your feelings without fear of stigma.

And group settings offer unique advantages over traditional one on one therapy — like hearing from others who share similar challenges and experiences, which can help validate your feelings and foster a sense of community.

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“I really love this service. Since you can use a nickname and don't use video for the calls, you feel comfortably anonymous which is helpful when you're sharing something difficult. My group seems to support me for who I am and what I share, as opposed to what I look like and where I come from.”

Michele, Hero Journey Club member

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What characteristics are important to you in your group?

People who share the same gender as me

People who identify as LGBTQI2A+

People who share the same sex as me

People in a similar age range

People who play similar games

People who share similar goals

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Group members bring diverse perspectives and experiences, which can give you new insights into your own challenges and help you develop new solutions for your own journey.

User diversity at HJC

Neurodivergent

50%

People of Color

34%

LGBTQ+ community

32%

Men

30%

While men are not a marginalized group, in traditional treatment settings you’ll see about 12-15%.

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What characteristics are important to you in a group facilitator?

Someone with experience in group support

Someone who shares my characteristics

Someone who won’t judge me or my situation

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All of our Journey Guides (group facilitators) hold either a Doctorate or Master’s degree in a counseling field and are licensed or license-eligible therapists (PsyD, LMHC, LPCC, LMFT, or LCSW).

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You’re almost there!

Just a few more questions will help us match you with a supportive community right within your favorite video game world — where help is both fun and effective.

You’re taking the first step to a happier, healthier you with the support of like-minded gamers and expert therapists. Way to go!

Your Email

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