Healthy Gamer, founded in 2020 by Dr. Alok Kanojia (also known as Dr. K), a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and reformed gamer, provides mental health support for the internet generation through content, community, and coaching. Recognizing the impact of modern stressors like social media and video games, Healthy Gamer aims to offer accessible resources for young people. The organization addresses issues such as isolation, motivation, life purpose, and healthy relationships with technology, which are often unmet by traditional mental health resources.
Healthy Gamer offers resources such as coaching programs, educational videos, and parenting resources, and also provides training and educational materials for coaches and mental health providers. Dr. K's Twitch streams evolved into Healthy Gamer, expanding to assist individuals, parents, therapists, creators, and companies in building healthier lives. The Healthy Gamer Foundation promotes the mental health needs of the digital generation. It identifies and supports effective mental health interventions for young people through funding, research, and advocacy.
