MedPage Today September 9, 2023
Carter Do and Thomas Pak, MD, PhD

— And how they benefit well-being

From stomping on Koopas and collecting coins as Mario to “catching ’em all” in Pokemon, we and countless others were enthralled by video games during our childhoods. It was our guilty pleasure, much to the chagrin of our parents. Media portrayed video games as bad for your mental health, with the message that video games rot your brain. While the effects of videos on mental health are more nuanced, video game principles may be useful for improving mental health with specific apps.

The field of mental health has witnessed a remarkable transformation with the rise of digital health solutions, particularly with mental health apps. With societal technological advancements, mental health apps have emerged as...

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