Putting play at the center of the mental health treatment is showing great promise. I just completed an amazing online conference, where top professionals from the mental health space (based
Who you represent yourself to be can shape who you are and how you feel. A part of video games I love is character creation and self representation. We are
Video games that tell a story about mental health are best made by those who have experienced mental health issues. Games can represent personal experiences unlike any other media. They
All media has the potential to heal. Immersive media has the potential to transform medicine. Kris Krüg did a wonderful job of summarizing our SXSW panel that discussed the role immersive media can
New research finds live music significantly amplifies emotional responses in the brain. As we delve deeper into the understanding of media as medicine we are looking for neurological hooks and
Studies have found that American men are struggling with a “friendship recession” in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Loneliness isn’t just bad for the soul, but for physical health
NPR reports on the blending of art and science in the treatment of neurological disorders. Immersive medicine (IMM) is the use of immersive media in the delivery and direct construction of
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
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
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
A video game a day keeps the loneliness away. Study finds gaming reduces loneliness and depression in senior populations. This meta analysis, published in the MOJ Gerontology & Geriatrics, found