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
Using Video Games To Enhance Talk Therapy — An overview of the therapeutic potential of VGT® The National Institutes of Health (NIH) published this brilliant article featuring the unique work of Francesco
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.
Exploring the therapeutic potential of combining psychedelics and virtual reality (VR) to treat mental health. In this article, neuroscientist and author Dean Burnett digs into the basics of psychedelics, VR and new
China’s regulation of video game play is not working…and that might not be a bad thing. Since the Chinese government introduced limitations to control online play times for minors, there
Anxiety patients express preference for VR based exposure therapies over in-person treatments. One in five Americans are dealing with anxiety on a level that medical intervention is warranted. Unfortunately, the
Global industry survey finds video games are having a significant positive impact on human connection, loneliness and mental health. For the first time, national trade associations (NTAs) serving the video
Recent studies show playing a video game that matches your personality type results in positive mental health outcomes. Data from almost 500 online participants linked gamer personality types and primary
Human factors, more than pure technology, will lead the way to the adoption of next generation gaming and media. Using only your mind, you can imagine, you can dream impossible
This study powerfully demonstrates the potential video games wield for the treatment of mental health. Dr. Federica Pallavicini‘s work is a cornerstone for the theories DeepWell DTx developed and the practices we deploy
Not surprisingly, very few non-gamers believe that gaming can have positive impact on mental health. A U.K. suicide prevention organization commissioned a YouGov survey of 2,085 people which discovered that
A majority of players surveyed across 12 countries say video games help reduce stress, anxiety and feelings of isolation. A new global survey highlights the positive role video games play