Alok Kanojia

Dr. Alok Kanojia established himself as a leading voice in mental health for the gaming community through his impactful livestreams and coaching company, Healthy Gamer. A Harvard-trained psychiatrist, Dr. Kanojia co-founded Healthy Gamer with Kruti Kanojia, developing a structured resource that offers non-medical advice and support to address mental health challenges within the gaming demographic.

The company, which provides individual and group sessions focusing on goals, motivations, and meditation practices, received early support through an incubator at Boston University. In 2019, Dr. Kanojia began streaming on Twitch, holding live conversations about mental health topics with other streamers and viewers. His Twitch streams have garnered a significant following, featuring high-profile guests such as Reckful, xQc, and Pokimane, establishing his channel as one of the most popular mental health resources on the platform.

In recognition of his widespread impact, Dr. Kanojia was nominated for Best Philanthropic Streamer at The Streamer Awards in 2021. Expanding his reach as an author, he published ‘How to Raise a Healthy Gamer: End Power Struggles, Break Bad Screen Habits, and Transform Your Relationship with Your Kids’ in March 2024, offering his insights to a broader audience. This publication further cemented his position as a thought leader in addressing screen habits and familial relationships within the digital age.

Dr. Kanojia continues his influential work through Healthy Gamer, guiding individuals and groups towards improved mental well-being in the gaming community. Concurrently, he maintains his prominent presence on Twitch, engaging with millions of viewers on mental health subjects. In June 2024, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine issued a formal reprimand to Dr.

Kanojia concerning his conduct during interviews with streamer Reckful (Byron Bernstein), noting that these interactions ‘undermine[d] the public confidence in the integrity of the medical profession.’