3D game play linked to treatment of major depressive disorder.
This excellent article further breaks down a pivotal trial released just a few weeks ago that outlined how playing Mario Odyssey led to a significant reduction in MDD, one of the most difficult forms of depression to treat.
Recently published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, researchers from The University of Bonn in Germany found that people suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) saw a reduction in symptoms after a 3D video game.
It’s the first randomized controlled study of its kind to examine the effects of a six-week video game intervention on those with depression.
This article does a wonderful job of explaining the significance of the study, the results and parallels to drug based therapies being currently tested for hashtag#depression, hashtag#anxiety and hashtag#stress (psilocybin, DMT and Ketamine).
We are standing on the edge of new understanding that will bring relief to millions of folks who are suffering. For some, the cure will just be having fun.
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ð—£ð—¢ð—¦ð—§ ð—¦ð—–ð—¥ð—œð—£ð—§: This article is for my new friend Olga Sheverieva, who co-hosted the Con-spire event last night helping Seattle Devs find new opportunities. Olga was so interested and knowledgeable in the area of video game based therapies, it was truly inspiring to me. ♥ï¸
Source
https://hightimes.com/study/study-3d-video-games-help-improve-major-depressive-disorder-symptoms/amp
