Video games have been recognized as Digital Therapeutics for over a decade now. A meta study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh and republished by The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2013, revealed
Due to its worldwide popularity, researchers have grown concerned as to whether or not engagement within online video gaming environments poses a threat to public health. Previous research has uncovered inverse
Study focuses on action video games ability to address adolescent anxiety. Here is an opportunity to participate in a study that will measure commercial video games viability as a treatment
Distraction has been shown to be a powerful tool for addressing pain and anxiety. When immersive media is added to the mix, its power becomes exponentially amplified. In this controlled
Video games, mental health and sleep are closely connected, and for good reason. A recent study published in the National Institute of Health found that video games can provide a
A cross-sectional study of 2107 gamers found that 88.4% experienced emotional benefits from gaming. This newly published review of commercial video games is designed to help psychiatrists understand the considerable
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Playing action video games is found to significantly increase alertness and attention in college students. Many folks are surprised to learn that action video games hold some of the greatest
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