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
Scientists summarized results from 116 scientific studies to determine how video games can influence our brains and behaviors. Results of the studies indicate that playing video games not only changes
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
Playing action video games is found to significantly increase alertness and attention in college students. Many folks are surprised to learn that action video games hold some of the greatest
Chronic pain is a health crisis impacting 20% of the US and European populations. Video games can help. This article from Nature magazine does a great job of looking at
Harvard is now offering a Master of Science in Media, Medicine, and Health! The new nine-month program is part of the Harvard Medical School and is designed for those interested
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
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