The 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…
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…
While 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.…
Stigma 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…
Since 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…
If 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…
When 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…
Dr. 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…