Gaming--and the communities we meet through gaming--can have a profound impact on mental health and social development. Some can even say that gaming literally saved their lives. Tune in to hear Missa Dawson, manager of the retail store The Gaming Goat in Mason, Ohio, share stories about how gaming has given her the courage to seek the help she needs, how RPGs helped her cope with social anxiety, and how Critical Role saved her life.CW: talk of suicide and suicidal ideation.As an affiliate, Victor Media Group may earn from qualifying purchases.GamesMagic: The Gathering -- https://magic.wizards.com/Dungeons and Dragons, 5th Edition -- https://amzn.to/32sfVhhMore ResourcesCritical Role -- https://critrole.com/National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -- 800-273-8255 (available 24/7)**Reach out to [email protected] if you want help finding additional mental health resources. I am here to support you however I can.CreditsGuest -- Missa DawsonProduction by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/Original Music by Byson -- https://spoti.fi/3eoC47lCreator / Host -- Clara MountExecutive Producers -- J.B. Adams and Gerard MitchellSound Editing -- Aaron Trnka