Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD MPH

with a focus on the effects of technology. His expertise spans video game addiction, creator mental health, the restorative power of community support, and more. After nearly failing out of college due to video game addiction, Dr. K visited India where he studied for 7 years to become a monk.  He then went on to receive his medical degree and Masters in Public Health at Tufts University. He completed his residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital Psychiatry Residency Program.

Dr. Kanojia decided he wanted to do more for public mental health.  So, he began livestreaming psycho-educational content on Twitch. Thousands resonated with his message, and in 2020, the Healthy Gamer channel was among the top 1% fastest growing streams. Dr. Kanojia’s expertise includes evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) which he combines with the latest neuroscience research and psychological/psychiatric principles, giving his audience a comprehensive approach to mental health. Our Twitch community calls this approach AOE Healing, referring to a gaming mechanic of healing all the players in the ”area of effect” around you (as opposed to a single player).

has led to the development of effective programs including Healthy Gamer Coaching, proven to help people live happier, healthier lives across 125+ countries.  Based on the success and demand of Healthy Gamer content and coaching, Dr. Kanojia founded the HG Institute and the Healthy Gamer Foundation. The HG Institute provides accredited Continuing Education (CE) hours for licensed therapists and coaching certifications for mental health and life coaches. The Healthy Gamer Foundation focuses on research and advocacy for the mental health needs of young people.

to support parents of those struggling with technology and gaming addiction through Healthy Gamer Families. He is the author of How to Raise a Healthy Gamer, the first book from a psychiatrist to help parents support children with technology addiction. His work these days includes advocacy for youth mental health, speakerships on technology and mental health, workshops for high-performance teams and creators, curriculum design for clinicians and paraprofessionals, and continuing to reach thousands through his content.