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People Fixing The World: Can computer games improve mental health?

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Can computer games improve mental health for young people?

12/10/2021 GMT

Can computer games improve mental health?

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How computer games are being used to help children process grief and powerful emotions

How computer games are being used to help children process grief and powerful emotions.

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 Images)

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