New Video Games May Improve Mental Health [King5.com]

Samantha Sangenito 7/30/1412:00 PM

Video games can be entertaining, but could they also help improve mental health? Some new games are specifically targeted for those who suffer from depression and anxiety. Psychologists are looking at these video games as a new way to reach those who need help.

"A lot of them look exactly the same as games that someone could play just for fun. So they may have cartoon characters, they could have missions, but embedded in that game are treatment mechanisms," said Tracy Dennis, Professor of Psychology at Hunter College.

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