# Jeff Kaplan avoids Overwatch for mental health

> Ex-Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan stops OW content to protect his mental health.
- Title: Jeff Kaplan avoids Overwatch for mental health · Dexerto
- Summary: Ex-Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan stops OW content to protect his mental health. Ex-Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan avoids Overwatch content since 2021 for…
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- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/overwatch/ex-overwatch-director-jeff-kaplan-completely-avoids-ow-content-for-his-own-psyche-3419250
- Author: Michael Gwilliam
- Published: 2026-10-15T18:31:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jeff kaplan, overwatch, blizzard, mental health, game, ow, gaming, sports
## Jeff Kaplan leaves Blizzard
Ex-Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan stopped playing Overwatch since April 2021.
## Kaplan avoids OW content
He no longer reads subreddits, watches YouTube videos, or searches for Overwatch.
## Kaplan’s mental health focus
He says avoiding OW content protects his mental wellbeing for his own psyche.

> I don’t, for my own psyche, I don’t read the subreddits
## Kaplan’s future projects
He founded Kintsugiyama and is developing a Wild West survival shooter.
## Key takeaway

Ex-Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan avoids Overwatch content since 2021 for mental wellbeing.