10 Video Games That Deal With Mental Illness
It has been a long and painful road for the topic of mental health and for those who suffer with it, to get to where we are now: a place where depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, and more are openly being discussed. That being said, we wanted to share a really amazing article written by Will Harris. Read on! —February 6th,
Continue Reading7 Video Games For People Who Don’t Like Guns
We love video games, but we are also aware that a high number of games have become increasingly violent. The real world is already cruel/hard enough for games to reinforce its negative aspects. Thus, we thought it would be cool to share a list of incredibly fun games that stray away from guns. — October 22nd, 2018 1. Batman: Arkham
Continue ReadingReady Patient One: Video Games as Therapy
Recently, we have been talking a lot about video games and how they can help treat several disorders. However, probably the most significant advances are related to the treatment of autism. — July 10, 2018 Over the past year, several small pilot studies have produced promising results for games designed to help children with autism, showing that they may improve
Continue ReadingSeniors Can Strengthen Their Brains By Playing Super Mario
Looking to prepare your brain for old age? A new study finds that the secret to a sharper mind may be… Super Mario — July 2, 2018 Canadien scientists found that adults who played Super Mario 64 (regularly) showed improvements in cognitive function. To reach their findings, the researchers studied the brains of a group of people at least 55
Continue ReadingAstronauts Could Use Video Games to Combat Isolation in Space
No one knows for sure what a long-range space journey will be like for the people on board. However, some researchers have casually suggested, because astronauts would have a lot of free time to fill, sending along a selection of books and films or even bespoke video games. — October 19, 2017 The social scientists who study media use and its effects on
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