There’s a lot of fear around spending time alone. But not all alone time is bad, some is quite therapeutic. “In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy published an advisory
The BBC reports on the positive mental health effects of Cosy Gaming. Cosy games focus on daily routines, community-building, or solving mysteries, rather than combat and competition. They often involve
Video games are emerging as a crucial tool to combat senior loneliness. The eldertech market saw significant growth in 2020, driven by the desire of 90% of individuals to age
New study offers definitive proof that video games improve mental health. What is so persuasive about this study is the number of participants and the deep dive into how games
We thrive best as a tribe but post pandemic our social groups are almost 50% smaller. “Help and social connections make us feel better. Research suggests that one of the
Going through something tough? Chances are there is a video gaming community ready, willing and able to help. In this fun and positive article, author Emily McGowan describes her path
Do you ever feel lonely while playing video games? You might be playing for the wrong reasons… According to a recent study, socially motivated gamers find relief from loneliness through
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
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
Do video games alleviate loneliness? The answer is yes for those who are socially motivated players. What we are learning about the use of video games, or all media for
Holiday season brining a sense of isolation or lack of connection? Here are some games well known to promote community and togetherness. Expanding on the concept of video games as