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THE STANDARD FOR PLAYER CARE IN ESPORTS
Play Aid is the player welfare organisation for esports. We train people to support each other, and we set the standard for how organisations look after their players.
Some of the teams who have taken our psychological first aid training
EXPLORE OUR COURSES
Our Player CARE programme teaches gamers and professionals within the esports industry, how to spot the signs of mental ill health, what to do in an emergency, and how to effectively support someone experiencing psychological distress.
- Taken by top professional esports teams
- On demand and Hybrid Learning Options Available
Player CARE Leads go beyond the Player CARE Coach course and advance their knowledge of common mental health disorders. This course covers supervising and supporting peers, greater detail on common mental health disorders, setting boundaries, escalating, and managing your organisations commitment to Player CARE.
- Course delivered by trained psychologists
- Accredited at Level 4
NEWS
The Player CARE Charter: a draft and an invitation
Play Aid launches consultation with esports organisations and societies on the development of a new Charter to Safeguard Esports Players.
Play Aid and Ulster University Launch Psychological First Aid Training for E-Sports Community
Play Aid and Ulster University Partner to Create Course to Enhance Mental Health Support within the Gaming Industry
Nativz Gaming Teams Up with Play Aid to Support Mental Health in Ireland’s Collegiate Esports
Nativz Gaming is thrilled to announce a landmark partnership with Play Aid for the 2024/25 Ireland Esports Collegiate Series.
PLAYER WELFARE MATTERS
When a message arrives at midnight, most people don't know what to say. We teach them, and we recognise the organisations that take this seriously.
Our team is made up of world leading experts in mental health, performance, coaching and gaming who believe in doing things differently.
Our core team includes four psychologists based in the UK and Australia. Between us we have around 250 peer-reviewed published papers and 60+ years experience of working with young people.
Don't Just Take Our Word For It
BE THE ONE WHO KNOWS WHAT TO SAY
Most people want to help a friend who is struggling and don't know how. Player CARE takes under an hour, costs nothing, and was built by psychologists who have spent their careers on this. Train your committee, your team, or just yourself.
