eSports and mental health: Balancing drive to win with protecting players


Social media bans and talk therapy are just some of the methods used by local eSports team managers to keep players mentally sharp and motivated. — Unsplash

Local eSports team managers are recognising the importance of mental health for their players and taking various measures to protect them.

At team Berjaya Dragons, manager Edward Mah, 28, said there are plans to appoint a team psychologist to help the players work out issues that may be affecting their performance.

Mah encourages his players to open up about any emotional issues that could be affecting their gameplay in one-on-one sessions with him. — EDWARD MAHMah encourages his players to open up about any emotional issues that could be affecting their gameplay in one-on-one sessions with him. — EDWARD MAH

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