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Not everything that helps us is butterflies and rainbows. Sometimes, the things in life that scare us most are what help us overcome our fear – but much better to
Curated by Ryan Douglas. There is a lot of hype behind the breathwork work trend(s) – is this all too good to be true? The answer is, #breathwork is a simple way to
Active Video Games (Exergames) Provide Both Physical and Emotional Relief to Adults and Children Facing a Myriad of Health Challenges. This study by Emma Stanmore and her associates at University
Almost 15 years ago, I worked on accessibility tools building controllers and speech enhancement tech that provided increased access to computers and other electronics. But, honestly, I never really thought
A convergence of medical device and entertainment is in full swing to the benefit of patients and medical services providers everywhere. From entertainment we will see great increases in engagement
Video games found to be a very effective stress and anxiety treatment, surpassing medications, EMDR and standalone physiotherapy. This meta study conducted by Dr. Federica Pallavicini, PhD and associates from
This excellent article from New York Magazine focuses primarily on the breathing aspects of the vagus nerve and the mechanism behind the calming affects of slow breathing. “Stimulating the #vagusnerve to the
Children Being Treated for Cancer Related Pain Using Video Games Find Significant Relief and Increased Vagal Tone. This study conducted by Spanish researcher Dr. Mario Alonso and his associates, found
Vagus nerve stimulation is often touted as a miracle cure-all for mental health but what does the research say? The vagal nerve is just starting to be better understood, but
Plants vs. Zombies vs. Antidepressants – this video game was found to be more effective at relieving depression symptoms than medication. For those patients whose medication was not effective at
The understanding of the effects of commercial video games on mental health is as remarkable as it is timely. In summary – the overall accessibility and pervasiveness of commercial video
A great game can be great medicine and provide substantial positive mental health support – but the right game does matter. Kelli Dunlap, PsyD was the expert consulted on this article