Suicide is a Scourge
Today, news broke that the world lost one of my heroes to suicide. I love food and cooking with a passion, and Anthony Bourdain was responsible for that in no…
Posts filed “Research”
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Researchers Make a Case Against the Inclusion of Gaming Disorder in ICD-11
Read MoreLate last week, a number of game industry organizations put their support behind an international team of researchers and scientists who oppose the World Health Organization’s (WHO) proposed inclusion of…
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Forum Posts Helped Researchers Link Our Words to Depression
Read MoreThe words we choose matter to our wellbeing. That’s a central tenant of cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps us reconsider statements that reflect cognitive distortions. When we say, “I’m going…
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One Researcher’s Approach for Studying Her Own Game Play Experiences
Read MoreVideo game research is thriving, with new studies and their results announced daily. In most cases, researchers have a group of participants to work with, or a list of survey…
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Avatar Therapy Shows Promise for Voice Hearers
Read MoreWhile technology has given therapists a whole new way to explore exposure therapy with patients with PTSD and anxiety disorders, other mental health issues haven’t gotten quite the same boost.…
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Virtual Interviewers Help Service Members and Veterans Open Up About PTSD
Read MoreStigma is hard on everyone it impacts, but when it keeps people away from their doctors, or keeps them silent about their concerns, it can be deadly. While organizations like…
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Game Development May Help Prevent Cognitive Decline
Read MoreSince the days of Brain Age and Wii Sports, game studios have been hoping to help seniors stay sharp by encouraging them to play games. But according to a recent…
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Research Tells Us Video Games at Work May Be a Very Good Idea
Read MoreIf you have a phone and you play video games, there’s a good chance you already sneak game breaks occasionally during the work day, undoubtedly only during your regular, authorized…