There is an evolution in the understanding of video games for parents – with a large majority of kids playing games what have we learned? “Are games bad for my
This study from the University of Oxford used data and survey responses from 2,756 “Animal Crossing: New Horizons“ players to confirm some great news. When it was all distilled down,
This case-control study of 2217 children showed enhanced cognitive performance in children who played video games vs those who did not. Bader Chaarani, PhD and his associates in the Department
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
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
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
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
Lack of access to computers greatly decreases mental health in school age children. A study out of the University of Cambridge, focused on school age children during the pandemic, highlights the