VentureBeat December 13, 2024
Rachel Kaser

Mobile farming sim Goodville is celebrating the third year of its partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), and as part of this collaboration, it’s introduced new resources and therapeutic advice for mental health. The biggest addition is Sara, an AI-powered in-game assistant who offers resources and information about mental health based on the WHO’s guidelines.

According to Goodville, players can take interactive tests that have been integrated into gameplay. Sara will assess the information players give her and offer advice and mental health tips in response. Sara is one of multiple assistants in game, all of which offer health-based advice to players. The developers report 2,500 daily interactions with the health assistants.

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