I'm hopeful that Video Games can be used for mental health treatment, but more clinical research is needed. #gamedevhttps://twitter.com/NPR/status/630720927140061184 …
*The opposite of play isn't work. It's depression.* Get my latest NYT bestseller SUPERBETTER! (it's powered by the science of games.) http://amzn.to/1OmREc0
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Justin Gold Retweeted NPR
I'm hopeful that Video Games can be used for mental health treatment, but more clinical research is needed. #gamedevhttps://twitter.com/NPR/status/630720927140061184 …
Justin Gold added,
@JustinGold in combination with regular medical follow ups and medication I've found it's extremely useful.
@dtakes23 I've heard of @SuperBetter it was designed by Jane McGonigal (@avantgame) She gave a TED talk and appeared on TV talking about it.
@dtakes23 It’s gamification in the “self-help” genre not a clinical practice. Depending on the disorder and severity, optimism isn't enough.
@JustinGold @dtakes23 it was tested to be effective in a clinical trial actually and is used in many clinical settings: hospitals, therapy
@avantgame @dtakes23 Great to hear that! Which disorders is @SuperBetter most effective in treating?
@JustinGold @dtakes23 our studies have shown significant improvement over control for up for clinical depression, anxiety and Brain injury
@avantgame @dtakes23 Sounds great! I'll suggest it to people I know. I found the clinical study does this mean @SuperBetter is FDA approved?
@JustinGold @dtakes23 @SuperBetter no FDA approval is totally different and they are slow to look at approving games
@avantgame @dtakes23 if you ever get to the point of seeking FDA approval I hope all goes well with the process @SuperBetter looks promising
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