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
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