Gaming to Improve Self-Image: Clinical Research
This series of articles explores the current clinical research that exists around the benefits that playing video games can have for wellbeing. Wherever we can, we have linked to a
The Psychological and Emotional Benefits of Video Games: Clinical Research
This series of articles explores the current clinical research that exists around the benefits that playing video games can have for wellbeing. Wherever we can, we have linked to a
Why Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is my Game of the Year
Hellblade is a masterpiece, but it is a harrowing one. Play at your own discretion – the game could have several different triggers for those who have mental health issues
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
A Guide to Coping Mechanisms as Described by Game Characters PART 3
This is Part 3 of 3. Part 1 | Part 2 If you struggle to cope, find yourself experiencing high levels of distress frequently, or compartmentalise emotions and actually
A Guide to Coping Mechanisms as Described by Game Characters PART 2
This is Part 2 of 3. Part 1 | Part 3 If you struggle to cope, find yourself experiencing high levels of distress frequently, or compartmentalise emotions and actually
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
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