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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

A recent study from Sweden indicates that men and women experience #autism at the same rate. The journey from diagnosis to treatment for women though can be quite different. I write about this more in a blog post for @hqpsych.bsky.social www.hqpsych.com/blog/autism-...

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Rates of Autism in Women — HealthQuest: Innovative Therapeutics

New research suggests that rates of Autism might be the same for both men and women.

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Ryan Howes @ryanhowesphd.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I've been hearing more and more about therapists using #D&D in therapy, so I interviewed psychologist/game master @meganpsyd.bsky.social for the latest issue of Psychotherapy Networker. www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/the-...

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The Clinician Game Master

Can a fantasy tabletop game from the 1970s be a useful clinical tool? Megan Connell, a psychologist, author, and the cofounder of Geeks Like Us, explores.

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Hello! I got to have a wonderful conversation about using TTRPGs in therapy that you can listen to here: www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/the-... If you want to know more please consider checking out my book from @wwnorton.com wwnorton.com/books/978132...

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The Clinician Game Master

Can a fantasy tabletop game from the 1970s be a useful clinical tool? Megan Connell, a psychologist, author, and the cofounder of Geeks Like Us, explores.

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Holding onto hope and doing what you can to keep up your mental health is one of the most important things you can do right now. Time with family, knitting, Hermit Craft, and gaming is how I keep going. What is keeping you going?

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Knitting is keeping my hands busy and my mind focused. Its a very good activity for 2025

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Happy November everyone! Sorry for being so quiet recently I had a LOT going on. Working now on writing about board games and psychology, reading some of the amazing research coming out about TTRPGs in therapy and of course knitting up a storm! How is your fall going?

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Reading a great series about a cat dad and his fur baby surviving the end of the world.

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I'm looking to start a peer consultation group for folks running groups using TTRPGs as a form of therapy! We would meet once a month and this would be for people already trained and running groups. More information coming soon!

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Sadly I will not be at Gamehole con this year. I will hopefully be back next year and I am quite sad that I have to miss my favorite convention.

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

I cannot believe it is almost October! It isn't even chilly here yet

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

I've gotten some new games to try! Very excited and will be posting about all of my games very soon!

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Taking up #knitting has been such a great way to relax and give my hands something to do while I make items for people I care about. I'm thinking of starting a community fiber arts night to help connect more with my neighbors

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

So when I opened this yarn it kinda exploded out and became this... I will untangle it and turn it into a sweater! #knitting

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Fall is a great time to get started with therapy! Many providers are part of something called the PsyPact, it allows for you to find the right psychologist for you no matter what state (outside of nine) you are in! #mentalhealthmatters psypact.gov/page/psypact...

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PSYPACTMap - Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)

Alabama - AL SB 102 (Enacted 3/18/2021; Effective 6/1/2021)

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

For those in #Charlotte we can early vote for our primary this week! Please get out and vote!! #vote

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Sorry I've been quiet everyone. Trying to use the summer to recharge. I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the sunshine!

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Action Together New Jersey @atnj.org · 14/06/2025

Penguin holding sign "We swim again at Dawn."

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I'm going to be running my 10 session applied GM training again this summer! Starting in mid July and going through mid August, meeting twice a week. Keep an eye out for more details, space will be limited to four participants!

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Wake County Indivisible @wakencindivisible.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Join us to protest at Senator Tillis' Raleigh office on 6/18. Tell him to vote NO on the budget reconciliation bill, especially cuts to healthcare and food assistance. Demand a budget for the people, not for billionaires. #ncpol @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social @democracyoutloud.bsky.social

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I think we are starting to hit a critical point with applied gaming! I'm hearing about more and more groups and when I talk about it people say that they have at least heard of it! If you want to learn more please check out my book available wherever books are sold! wwnorton.com/books/978132...

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Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy

A comprehensive book explaining “applied RPGs”—using role-playing games therapeutically., Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy, A Guide for the Clinician Game Master, Megan A Connell, 97813...

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Carolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

“I don’t want to die,” he said. Ravi Coutinho called his insurer 21 times for mental health care. He died waiting. Now his mother is suing Centene—evidence of an industry that promises care, but preys on the vulnerable instead. tinyurl.com/t8rnye4j #BlueSky #MedSky #PsychSky #NurseSky #PedSky

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He Died Without Getting Mental Health Care He Sought. A New Lawsuit Says His Insurer’s Ghost Network Is to Blame.

The mother of Ravi Coutinho, the subject of a recent ProPublica investigation, is suing Centene for publishing “misleading” information that gave her son a false impression about the kinds of mental h...

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

So I’ll be running a game of never stop blowing up with a pirate theme. My pirates shall be Popeye, Long John Silver (from Muppet treasure island) and Patchy the Pirate… this will be interesting

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a man with a beard is wearing a pirate costume and laughing .

ALT: a man with a beard is wearing a pirate costume and laughing .

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Okay idea for a new calendar. I want the whole year to be on it that is designed like a scroll so you can continue to see a certain number of weeks at all times to save you from having surprises when you flip to a new month or having to write things multiple times on the 3 month view ones.

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

So I started #knitting in August of last year, since then I have made 16 hats, 1 scarf and 4 sweaters. I still don't know how to do color work or cable knitting but I guess I'm a knitter now?

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

What are the crafts that you are using for self care recently? I'm still in my #knitting phase!

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

I'm really loving this cozy game that combines body doubling with lofi music and cute pets. (not paid just like the game!) mooncubegames.com#spiritcity

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Mooncube Games

Mooncube Games is a game development studio based in Montreal, working on uplifting and wholesome titles for PC and consoles.

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Doctor B @theedoctorb.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

One of those panels features @meganpsyd.bsky.social @bjhensley.bsky.social and myself talking about TTRPGs in clinical and education work.

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

My kids have end of year testing today. I think this song works for testing. youtube.com/shorts/1EaYJ...

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Guardian Theme #piano #botw #zelda

YouTube video by Ian Cannon

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Not a fully thought out idea but it's something that has been floating in my head and I want to share it but I'll put it in a thread so those not interested in politics can skip.

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

I'm going to have to up my self-restraint, there is a knitting side to kickstarter.... I might be in trouble

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Things being difficult is not a sign that they are not worth doing, most if not all of what matters the most in our lives is very difficult to do. Don't be scared to push yourself and to work for the things that matter most in life.

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

It's the start to another busy week! Remember to take time for self-care and to connect with your support network.

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

This is such a weird time. I want to be posting about board games, TTRPGs, therapy and knitting. I also really want to do what I can to bring awareness and help motivate people to save democracy as well. This is just a weird time

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Indivisible Guilford NC ❌️ 👑 @indivisiblegconc.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

👉Read entire thread!👈🧵🧵🧵 *DEFEND MEDICAID!* We are fighting back against the proposed GOP cuts to this vital program! Share the posts you see here this week. Also, sign the petition & tell your story! Thanks to @downhomenc.bsky.social for this petition! secure.everyaction.com/9xR0QTZt002g...

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

I finished another #knitting project! (I haven't taken pictures yet though...

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

One of the things I love about fantasy storytelling is it shows us how standing up and doing something can make a difference. Yes our characters suffer and their lives are difficult and often tragic but the world is better for them standing up to tyranny.

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Dr. Megan Connell she/her @meganpsyd.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Thinking of everyone that is heading to Boston for PAX East today!

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