Medical Express Reports:
Quick Summary
Researchers have created a therapeutic videogame seeks to alleviate depression symptoms.
The game is not entertainment but a medical software device for health care, and it will be evaluated accordingly. For example, that the game must be clinically proven efficacious and must not compromise patient safety. Ideally, players will both benefit from the game and enjoy playing it.
Key Points
- Although mental health is a cornerstone of well-being, it is faltering in today’s societies for many reasons.
- More than a third of university students report significant depression symptoms and psychological distress.
- We need many different types of treatment to meet various needs and preferences.
- Games can uniquely challenge our thinking, offer positive experiences, and a sense of connection with others.
The article states:
Gaming can be harmful when it is used as an avoidance behavior, if it’s an escape from everyday problems or, at its worst, it becomes an addiction that feeds on itself. It’s important to recognize that some games can also be harmful, fuelling things like addiction or a gambling habit. On the other hand, there are games that bring people joy, inspire us, and make us stronger: we strive to facilitate their development.