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
Treating mental health with movies? It is a very new concept that has shown real promise. Movies can be powerful catalysts to new thoughts, helping us get out of a
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
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%)
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
Video Game Therapy (VGT) is bringing accessibility to care for thousands of patients who otherwise would not seek treatment. Brian Chhor and his fast growing crew at Hero Journey Club have discovered something
Blending Virtual Reality (VR) with psychedelic therapies shows great potential for mental health treatments. VR and psychedelics have each shown considerable capability to address mental health concerns. The possibilities in
I want a job as a Lego Therapist! This is a real thing and the therapeutic benefits of playing with Lego turn out to be incredible. This article is great
War games and other commercial video games foster and increase personal resilience. Shall we play a game? Resilience is the ability of a person to quickly adapt to threats, negative
A United Nations Report: Video Games and Mental Health, A Surprising Ally. European gamers credited their gaming experiences with boosting creativity (73%), refining problem-solving skills (66%), and enhancing cognitive functions
VR video games are more effective at reducing anxiety and pain in patients than passive VR media. Nature Scientific Reports: Clinical effects of different virtual reality presentation content on anxiety
Role playing video games are a powerful tool for exploring mental health. The story-telling abilities of these games allow players to become deeply invested in the world and its characters.