Student Problems: Mental Health Insights from Game Dev Students
This guest feature was written by Devon Wiersma, Game Designer and Writer. Some names in this article have been changed, but all stories are real-life examples from game development
The Psychosis of Super Mario
This guest feature was written by Dr Neil R. Jeyasingam, Bsc(Med), MBBS, MBus, MPsych, Cert(Old Age), FRANZCP. He is a Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, Philosopher and Player of Games. Buy his book (it’s
No Rx Needed: A Therapist Recommends Games Part 3
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
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
Dopamine Loops
This Guest Feature was written by Matthew Moynihan. 750 Words on Dopamine Feedback Loops Video games have been a source of fun, pleasure and escapism for almost sixty years.
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
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
SIMplifying My Life
This article was written by Rade, who can be found on Facebook and Twitter. Sometimes, I like to think of myself as a Sim. Rade-Sim has ambitions to be a