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CCCT | 27 APRIL - 1 MAY |CTICC 2 | CAPE TOWN

CCA | 26-29 SEPT | JHB EXPO CENTRE | JOHANNESBURG

DreadVeresta

DreadVeresta

AI and Automation Specialist | Twitch Streamer

AI & Automation and monitoring specialist πŸ‘Ύ | Twitch streamer πŸ–₯ | tech enthusiast πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»| South African πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
StreamerCon Lounge

The Toll of Full-Time Streaming - How Being Always "On" Impacts Mental Health

Full-time streamers and content creators face unique mental health challenges. The pressure to constantly produce content and be "on" for their communities can take a toll. This talk will explore how the demanding streaming lifestyle can impact mental wellbeing, including issues like burnout, loneliness, anxiety, and depression. We'll discuss the importance of taking breaks, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care for streamers. There are healthy ways to sustainably manage the streaming grind long-term without sacrificing your mental health. Let's have an honest conversation about the mental health effects of full-time streaming and how we can support creators.