New study shows practice really does make perfect, and video games are a great way to get that practice. This study performed by researchers at Rockefeller University involved tracking neuron
Celebrating 15 years of Minecraft and worlds of positive mental health, connection and discovery. Minecraft is having a birthday and that makes me want to celebrate all it has brought
From action games to puzzlers, here are ten games proven to reduce stress and increase personal connections. A lot of folks are looking to get some positive emotions from video
Game design students build video game to promote mental health awareness. Programming students at Columbia College have created a video game that simulates battling with one’s feelings of depression and
By 2014 researchers and journalists had already figured out that playing video games as a family is beneficial. This Forbes article digs into several studies from a decade ago, where
This Forbes article highlights new research that found each generation has its own way of maximizing happiness. The common threads throughout the age groups were play and connection, but how
Moms are key to the mental stability and resilience of many families. It is not easy being a Mom. The data shows the stress levels are some of the highest,
New research reveals a generational disconnect over online games, with 94% of young people expressing positive feelings about the activity, yet only 15% of parents identifying benefits for their child.
New study sheds light on the promising role of Virtual Reality in treating Mental Health Disorders. Results of a recent Stanford study suggest VR could be a powerful addition to
Lifelong Nintendo fan shares how video games helped him through a mental health battle. In this honest and uplifting article, author Richard DiCicco credits fast-paced, action-fueled racing games for getting
Distraction has been shown to be a powerful tool for addressing pain and anxiety. When immersive media is added to the mix, its power becomes exponentially amplified. In this controlled
Video games are shown to improve skills vital for productive and efficient working relationships. This study was published in 2017 and it represents some of the great “independent†research work