Tag: mental health

Games for Change: Can Video Games Promote Mental Health (Literacy)?

When Psychology Meets Game Design - The Case of Celeste

This text explores how Celeste combines psychology and game design to make struggle feel meaningful. By drawing on Jung’s ideas and the Hero’s Journey, it looks at how a difficult climb can become a gentle reflection on failure, persistence, and self-acceptance.

Itch.io Games as a Tool for Self-Expression and Societal Commentary: Review(s)

Playing Under Pressure: The Struggle of Staying Current with New Game Releases

With the new year having just arrived there's plenty of new games coming out soon to look forward to. But do all these new releases have you feeling more stressed than excited?

How do you want to do this? – A look into the therapeutic uses of role-playing games

Can playing RPGs contribute positively to your wellbeing? A recent study aims to find out how RPGs are being used in therapeutic practises and what results they've yielded thus far. #MentalHealth #RPG

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice - Journey Through Darkness to Hell

A harrowing blend of Norse mythology and mental health issues in a gorgeous package.

Figment - Fighting Your Nightmares

Indie game that is full of whimsy and wonder and that reminds us of the truly important.