One Researcher’s Approach for Studying Her Own Game Play Experiences
Video 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…
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This Research-Backed Online Tool Hopes to Banish Negative Thought Patterns
Read MoreWhen a situation have a few possible outcomes — say, asking a friend for a favor — do you tend to assume the worst will happen? Not that they’ll be…
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Share Your Thoughts on the Psychological Benefits of Video Games
Read MoreDr. Jennifer Hazel and her team at Checkpoint are researching the psychological impact of video games, and they’re looking for input from people around the world. If you play games…
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Combat AI Is Being Used to Treat Mental Health Disorders, and It’s Doing a Fantastic Job
Read MoreIt’s no surprise that some major advances in artificial intelligence come from defense research — that’s where the money goes, with over half of America’s research and development spending focused…