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
New video game eliminates injection pain and eases anxiety for young patients. Needle fear is a very real phenomenon and can be a high source of anxiety for patients and
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
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
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
NPR reports on the blending of art and science in the treatment of neurological disorders. Immersive medicine (IMM) is the use of immersive media in the delivery and direct construction of
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