Play Aid Partners with Esports Ireland

|Dr John Mills

Ireland Esports and Play Aid Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Esports Psychological Wellbeing Standards

Ireland Esports, proudly announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Play Aid, a renowned mental health non-profit platform supported by Men’s Health Charity Movember.  This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in prioritising the mental health of esports  players nationwide.

Under the terms of the agreement, Ireland Esports and Play Aid will collaborate closely to implement  innovative psychological well-being programs, educational initiatives, competitions, and resources  designed to support the mental health of esports athletes. This collaboration aims to embed  psychological first aiders within esports organisations and facilitate closer relationships between  those in the Irish esports community.

Speaking about the partnership, Steve Daly, President of Ireland Esports, expressed enthusiasm for  the collaboration, stating, "We are thrilled to partner with Play Aid in our shared mission to promote  wellness within the esports industry. By combining our expertise and resources, we aim to empower  players with the support they need to thrive both in and out of the game."

Play Aid’s Dr John Mills echoed these sentiments, saying, "At Play Aid, we are passionate about  enhancing the wellbeing of esports athletes. This partnership with Ireland Esports represents an  exciting opportunity to further our mission and make a positive impact on the lives of players across  Ireland."

Through this collaborative effort, Ireland Esports and Play Aid seek to set a new standard for  wellbeing within the esports industry, fostering a culture of positive mental health and social  connection that benefits players, teams, and the broader esports community.

About Ireland Esports:

Ireland Esports is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the advancement of esports in Ireland. Committed to promoting inclusivity, professionalism, education and pathways to empower talent  within the esports community.

About Playaid:

Playaid is an international non-profit using the power of play to enhance men’s mental health and wellbeing.