Wellness
Games, Apps, and Tech
Games & apps for improvement of mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Center for Humane Technology - clear effects, documented by relatively unbiased researchers and writers
Curable - An app for people living with chronic pain, a condition known to cause suicidal thinking.
Kognito - Kognito role-play simulations enable organizations to rapidly build the capacity of educators and students to lead real-life conversations that change lives
Objective Zero “enhances social connectedness and access to wellness resources to combat suicide within the military community.”
SuperBetter “builds resilience - the ability to stay strong, motivated and optimistic even in the face of change and difficult challenges.”
Tetris for PTSD - “The computer game Tetris can suppress flashbacks.”
UAMS Research study offers hope for anxiety and depression sufferers
Here are a couple of research videos about the health benefits of gaming & apps and also commentary on how mainstream developers work to gain market share regardless of value.