Conversations around mental health and gaming tend to follow the same train of thought. Violence, addiction, and our ever-growing dependence on technology. Earlier this year the World Health Organisation released their classification of gaming disorder, and while it’s important that we look at the risks gaming poses, it can be equally as important to take […]
Ahead of the Game – How are games helping your mental health?
Everyone deals differently with their mental health, but how are people using games to help? I spoke to individuals that suffer from various mental health problems to find out how gaming helps them cope.
Ahead of the Game – What is Champions of the Shengha?
Created by BFB labs and the Shift Charity, Champions of the Shengha is a game played with your body and mind via a heart rate monitor. This interview with Duncan Brown goes into detail about creating a game that makes a difference to young people’s mental health.