Learning
Video Learning Modules
Explore the Mental Co-Lab Learning Hub, a series of short, practical video modules designed for content creators and streamers. Each lesson provides real-world advice on supporting mental health online, setting boundaries, managing burnout, and building positive communities.
Created by Guardians MH, these modules blend psychology-backed tools with creator experience to help you care for yourself and others both on and off stream. Learn. Grow. Thrive. Together.
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Understanding the unique challenges of streaming culture
The connection between mental health, self-care, and the unique pressures streamers face.
The connection between mental health, self-care, and the unique pressures streamers face.
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How to navigate mental health conversations on stream
Whether you’re a creator or part of an audience, emotional safety plays a huge role in how we connect, share, and thrive together online.
Whether you’re a creator or part of an audience, emotional safety plays a huge role in how we connect, share, and thrive together online.
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Anxiety/ Mental health literacy
A clear, approachable explanation of what anxiety is, how it shows up, and how the Guardians MH Mental Co-Lab helps creators build the literacy to support themselves and their communities.
A clear, approachable explanation of what anxiety is, how it shows up, and how the Guardians MH Mental Co-Lab helps creators build the literacy to support themselves and their communities.
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Parasocial Relationships
A break down what parasocial relationships are, why they matter, and how creators can manage them through strong mental health literacy.
A break down what parasocial relationships are, why they matter, and how creators can manage them through strong mental health literacy.
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Depression
Introduction to depression that empowers creators through the Mental Co-Lab to recognize symptoms, encourage help-seeking, and support mental wellness online.
Introduction to depression that empowers creators through the Mental Co-Lab to recognize symptoms, encourage help-seeking, and support mental wellness online.
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Psychobabble
A quick guide to recognizing and avoiding psychobabble using clear, meaningful language instead of confusing or misapplied psychological jargon
A quick guide to recognizing and avoiding psychobabble using clear, meaningful language instead of confusing or misapplied psychological jargon
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Terminology
Learn essential terminology to communicate clearly and avoid confusion around mental health topics.
Learn essential terminology to communicate clearly and avoid confusion around mental health topics.
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Tools for fostering inclusivity and empathy in chat and community spaces
Simple, effective tools for promoting empathy, reducing harm, and creating welcoming, inclusive community spaces online.
Simple, effective tools for promoting empathy, reducing harm, and creating welcoming, inclusive community spaces online.
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Setting healthy boundaries without guilt and moderation practices
A brief look at how creators can protect their well-being by setting firm, guilt-free boundaries and using thoughtful moderation to keep their communities safe and respectful.
A brief look at how creators can protect their well-being by setting firm, guilt-free boundaries and using thoughtful moderation to keep their communities safe and respectful.
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Recognizing burnout and practicing sustainable self-care habits.
Introduction to identifying burnout and adopting long-term, realistic self-care practices that support both well-being and creativity.
Introduction to identifying burnout and adopting long-term, realistic self-care practices that support both well-being and creativity.
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How to support a struggling viewer while maintaining your role
How to provide compassionate support to viewers in distress without stepping outside your role.
How to provide compassionate support to viewers in distress without stepping outside your role.
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How to respond when community members disclose struggles
An introduction on how to respond with empathy, boundaries, and support when community members open up about their mental health struggles.
An introduction on how to respond with empathy, boundaries, and support when community members open up about their mental health struggles.
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Knowing your role and when to share trusted mental health resources.
Understanding your role and recognizing when to offer trusted mental health resources.
Understanding your role and recognizing when to offer trusted mental health resources.
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Overview of tools and resources
Brief overview of the tools, resources and programs available to utilize to help integrate mental health accessibility into your channels and communities
Brief overview of the tools, resources and programs available to utilize to help integrate mental health accessibility into your channels and communities
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Integrating these supports seamlessly into streaming workflows
How to weave mental health tools, resources and programs naturally into your streaming workflow
How to weave mental health tools, resources and programs naturally into your streaming workflow
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Awareness connection to mental health with accessibility in gaming
An introduction to the foundational principles of accessibility in gaming.
An introduction to the foundational principles of accessibility in gaming.
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Intro why accessibility matters blind low vision
A beginner-friendly intro to the impact of accessibility, beginning with blind and low-vision accessibility in gaming.
A beginner-friendly intro to the impact of accessibility, beginning with blind and low-vision accessibility in gaming.
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Make your streams more accessible to everyone
A brief overview how you can make your channel or stream more accessible to everyone.
A brief overview how you can make your channel or stream more accessible to everyone.