Brightmind Labs is about to release their first video game, but it isn’t just any ordinary game. Targeted at kids aged 6 to 12 who suffer from depression, anxiety or post traumatic stress disorder, this computer game will fuse together immersive gaming principles with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
The idea of delivering CBT by computers is not new – it has been clinically proven to be effective, but Brightmind Lab’s point of difference is that its delivery is enclosed in an immersive gaming situation, coined “psytainment”.
“My FriendQuest”, their debut game, is due to be released soon. This is an interactive animated computer game created to teach autistic children how to recognize and respond to emotions appropriately.
Contributed by Sarah Martin
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Dear Sarah,
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Best
Dr Mark Jones
September 16th, 2009 at 4:29 am
Using video game as a medium to help children with mental health issues is such a nice idea. Thumbs up for Brightmind Labs! :)
September 18th, 2009 at 4:41 am