#boldly wired

In this video, Youtuber Boldly Wired talks about his firsthand account with dealing with depression and what affect Animal Crossing had on him during this time. He talks about how the mayoral tasks gave him something to look forward to everyday, and how pleasant and positive the interactions were and how they reflected onto him. He points out that Animal Crossing is not a cure to depression or anxiety, but it is something that definitely helped him back to his feet, back to reality. This is a primary source, classified as a video essay based on his own experience with the game tied to mental health. YouTube isn’t exactly the best place to find true information, but there are many interview or essay videos on firsthand accounts on different experiences that many could use in the research process. I was very curious to see how many accounts there were on this topic, and it really surprised me to see just how many people related. I plan to use this to support my take on how video games and other forms of media like television, music, and memes can help someone who may be suffering, or just in a dark spot of life.