Video games, violence and real world effects: Leveling Up On Knowledge. In this amazing and balanced podcast, Cosmos journalist Jacinta Bowler goes deep on video game violence. Bowler speaks with
As India struggles with growing mental health concerns video games are becoming a “serious†treatment option. A term called “Serious Gaming†alludes to games which have been specifically developed with
Video games, neuroscience and artificial intelligence are converging, changing the ways we design therapies and deliver care. There is a growing scientific movement at the intersection of AI, neuroscience, gaming
Interactive art shown in study to improve mood and reduce anxiety. Study participants reported significant improvements in mood and anxiety after just a few minutes of viewing an interactive Monet
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Building a better brain through immersive media. The power of music, dance and poetry. “Creativity is making new connections, new synapses,” says Ivy Ross, who is vice president of hardware design
41% of respondents considered music a vital part of their wellbeing. Music, like many forms of media, can be used to create Immersive Medicine. Immersive medicine is the application of
Is World of Warcraft a viable therapeutic for managing stress? It depends who you are and why you use it. This very well constructed study looks primarily at females (82%)
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
Almost half of all gamers find a good friend or spouse through gaming. In a time when loneliness is rampant the Power of Play report affirms globally what we already
Veterans turn to video games to reduce stress and loneliness while having fun. Many active-duty service members and veterans play video games to decompress, connect with friends, and bring some
There is a renewed fascination and growing understanding of the healing powers of music. This well researched article outlines the most recent and historical breakthroughs in neuroscientific research substantiating music’s