Of course, while games can be a lovely boost for our mental well-being, they work best when paired with other self-care habits. Don’t forget to exercise, destress with your mates, and get enough ...

National Mental Health Awareness Month is celebrated each May, and this year, we sat down with Dr. Jo A. Hughes (DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-PSY), a nationally recognized mental health advocate.

Gamers free to interact with and explore a game world at their own pace are more relaxed and have improved mental well-being, according to new research. It could open the door to using gaming as a ...

Popular cozy games, like 'Stardew Valley' and 'Animal Crossing,' can improve mindfulness. They may also foster social habits essential to your mental health.

A new study suggests children who display addictive behaviors are have higher rates of suicidal thoughts, depression and ...

Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Ad Council have partnered with Roblox to launch the first-ever nonprofit experience on Roblox dedicated to teen mental health. With the mental health of high ...

Participants with high and increasing addictive patterns of mobile phone, social media and video game use were at least 1.5 times more likely to report mental health problems than those with low ...

Deepwell’s tech was embedded in Zengeance, a mental health game that debuted in June. “It’s a really interesting time,” he said. “This was the dream from the beginning to be able to do this.

Gaming your mental health: a narrative review on mitigating symptoms of depression and anxiety using commercial video games. JMIR Serious Games , 9 (2), e26575. Laderer, A. (2023, July 5).

On Thursday, the Stanford women's soccer team promoted mental health awareness at its game against Miami in Palo Alto, California. But the team did not honor Meyer, who helped lead Stanford to the ...

Embrace these free games to help you unwind and declutter the mind (Picture: Getty Images) The world rarely slows down. Finding time for a ‘brain break’ or a quick mental reset can be tough ...