A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center reveals promising results for game based mental health interventions in youth.
The research, published in JAMA Pediatrics, analyzed 27 trials with nearly 3,000 participants aged 6-17.
Most exciting? Video games targeting ADHD and depression showed meaningful symptom reduction, particularly in structured settings.
With 20% of U.S. children facing significant mental health challenges, these findings suggest gaming could serve as a valuable bridge while waiting for traditional therapy services.
Read the full study to learn how digital therapeutics are reshaping pediatric mental health care: https://medicaldialogues.in/amp/pediatrics-neonatology/news/specially-designed-video-games-may-benefit-mental-health-of-children-and-teenagers-jama-136869
