Can computer games improve mental health? - a podcast by BBC World Service

Apart of Me is a computer game that has been designed to help young people process grief.It’s part of a movement that’s bringing together psychology and gaming.Whilst many parents worry about the distraction of games consoles and smart phones, some psychologists believe they can be used as a force for good.We meet the therapist who sets their clients computer games as homework and see how one specially-designed game brings real benefits for mental health.Produced and presented by Daniel Gordon.Image: A young person playing a video game (getty)

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