55 - Part 1: Mental Health and Games

Mental health and games are closely intertwined areas - whether it’s playing games to cope, or the depiction of mental health in those games. This week we take a look at this relationship as well as what designers can learn from it. Website: panicmode.net Twitter: twitter.com/panicmodedotnet Facebook: fb.me/panicmodedotnet Medium: medium.com/panicmode Show Notes: Gamasutra - 97% of gamers say playing games benefits their mental health: https://bit.ly/32UMpl6 Low Batteries - a series about mental health and gaming: https://bit.ly/3mMHkDm BBC - Video games and mental health: 'Nobody's properly talking': https://bbc.in/301eV2S Extra Credits - Mental Health in Games: https://youtu.be/hht0MtPZ_Ng The Insight Project: https://theinsightproject.com/ TheGamer - 10 Video Games That Deal With Mental Illness: https://bit.ly/35X0tMX

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