Towards developing a therapeutic computer game for adolescent suffering from depression: A preliminary study
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Mental health problems among adolescents are growing throughout the world today.In recent years, many researchers have studied the use of video games and other off-the- shelf gaming approaches to treat various problems in mental illness. The popularity of digital game among people these days has given opportunity for therapists to assist them in psychotherapy sessions.Hence, this paper reports on some early investigation done on this topic to acquire a more in -depth understanding of the existing problems by conducting a series of consultations with game developers and experts in the area of therapy.The preliminary results indicate a desideratum for future design and development in therapeutic computer games for adolescents.
Authors: Norhana Yusof, M. R. Riaza
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W924026270