Tag: mental health
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Itch.io Games as a Tool for Self-Expression and Societal Commentary: Review(s)
I would like to take you on a journey to the land of itch.io’s free games. By “free,” I don’t mean free-to-play – I mean games with no monetization whatsoever. And by “games”, I mean specifically games with something to say, targeting games with societal and/or mental-health-related commentary. I believe that money changes what we…
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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?
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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
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Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice – Journey Through Darkness to Hell
A harrowing blend of Norse mythology and mental health issues in a gorgeous package.
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Figment – Fighting Your Nightmares
Indie game that is full of whimsy and wonder and that reminds us of the truly important.