In this inspiring video, Christian De Luna shares his powerful journey of navigating mental health awareness and turning lived experiences into advocacy and innovation. Living with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder for over two decades, Christian has transformed his challenges into a mission to build empathy, community, and healing.
Gaming for Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy | Christian De Luna on Mental Health Story.
As the founder of Luna Game Lab and co-founder of the Asian Mental Health Collective, he blends creativity and advocacy to change how we talk about mental health. At Luna Game Lab, Christian is developing Kindred, a groundbreaking therapeutic game where players foster emotional balance instead of defeating enemies. This unique approach to gaming and mental health creates safe spaces to explore empathy, emotional wellbeing, and community support.
Beyond gaming, Christian’s work with the Asian Mental Health Collective and One Mind Mental Health continues to challenge cultural stigma, fund therapy sessions, and empower individuals to take their first step toward care. His story is a reminder that mental health advocacy activities can be innovative, inclusive, and life-changing.
💡 Whether you’re a gamer, a student, or a mental health professional, this video highlights how gaming for good, mental health video games, and strong community support can foster resilience, break stigma, and inspire positive change.
Topics Covered:
Christian De Luna’s journey with mental health advocacy
How mental health gaming and therapeutic games promote empathy
The impact of community support and mental health advocates
Why initiatives like the Asian Mental Health Collective and One Mind Mental Health matter
Strategies for mental wellness, stress relief, and emotional health.
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00:00 – Introduction | Who is Christian De Luna?
00:45 – Christian’s Mental Health Journey
01:50 – Founding Luna Game Lab & Inspiration
03:00 – Using Games to Build Empathy
04:30 – Introducing “Kindred” | A Mental Health RPG
06:00 – The Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC)
07:20 – Balancing Caregiving & Self-Care
09:00 – The Power of Shared Lived Experience
11:20 – One Mind Advisory Network & Community Support
13:20 – Strength, Resilience & Mental Health Superpowers
15:30 – Lessons Learned from Family & Forgiveness
18:00 – Coping Strategies: Gaming, Therapy & Balance
20:30 – Future Mission of Luna Game Lab & Advocacy Work
22:00 – Closing Thoughts | Building Connection & Hope
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