Video Games and Mental Health - by Federico Alvarez Igarzábal & Emmanuel Guardiola & Carmen Johann & Katharina Tillmanns (Paperback)

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About the Book How video games and mental health intersect from the perspectives of psychology and game design. Book Synopsis How do video games and mental health intersect from the perspectives of psychology and game design? In recent years, the topic of mental health has gained tremendous importance for the games industry, affecting both the applied and entertainment games sectors. The former draws from established practices in diagnostics, digital medicine, therapy, and self-help to develop innovative and accessible tools; the latter follows in the tradition of games d'auteur, addressing the topic of mental health from a personal perspective. The contributors to this volume inspect curre…