Stack Up and VR Gamers Support Emotional Wellness of Veterans and Deployed Service Members

Stack Up and VR Gamers Support Emotional Wellness of Veterans and Deployed Service Members

July 12, 2021

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Sonya Haskins

Isolation, job loss, and illness have impacted most everyone over the past 18 months, but the effects of Covid-19 on the population at large continue to highlight the need for concentrated support among groups that were already at increased risk of suicide and other mental health issues. Veterans and military personnel fall into this category, and VR gamers are doing their best to help improve emotional wellness of these individuals through practical support and encouragement.

Non-profit organization Stack Up brings veterans, active military, and civilian supporters together through a shared love of gaming and events such as the Onward Stack Up Tournament help fund beneficial programs, but before we delve into Stack Up and the charity VR event, let’s take a look at the challenges.

Read all of this article at VR Fitness Insider.

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