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Articles, Character Psychology, Resources July 24, 2017

A Guide to Coping Mechanisms as Described by Game Characters PART 1

This is Part 1 of 3. Part 2 | Part 3 What is a Defence Mechanism? Sometimes called “coping skills”, defence mechanisms are the psychological tactics we use to

Articles, Resources, Submissions July 19, 2017

No Rx Needed: A Therapist Recommends Games 2

Disclaimer: This article is meant to be informational and not serve as assessment, diagnosis, or treatment of mental illness. If you feel you need help with a mental-health-related issue, you

Articles, Games, Resources, Submissions July 3, 2017

One Day At A Time- How Stardew Valley Can Help Mental Health

This article is a guest feature. Stardew Valley is a unique game. Whereas most video games are primarily about overcoming obstacles, avoiding fail states while chasing victory conditions, Stardew

Articles, Resources, Submissions June 29, 2017

No Rx Needed: A Therapist Recommends Games

This guest feature was written by Kim Shashoua, LMSW. Kim Shashoua, LMSW is a therapist who specializes in working with teens. She has presented at the GDC’s Narrative Summit, academic conferences, and