No, gaming isn’t a niche, violence-inducing pastime, it’s the defining entertainment medium of our time and perhaps a real answer for mental health. This article really resonated with me. It
I don’t normally hit the brakes this hard at the very start of an article, but I think a lot of people reading this might have a sharp, instinctive reaction
Why video games make us happy. An amazing article that got the science right over 10 years ago! A decade later, hundreds more studies have only further affirmed what scientists
A study of more than 2,000 kids that play video games finds beneficial changes in their brains and behavior. The interesting thing about brain / video game studies is it
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
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
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
Separating the healing power of play from the addictive properties of video games. Video games can be a powerful tool for cognitive and emotional growth. They can improve focus, enhance
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