Mental Health From Video Games

New computer video games used to improveclaimed that consistent usage of the "Dance
self-esteem and reduce stress.Dance Revolution" game "improved the health,
A group of computer video game developersattitudes and behaviors of participating children.""
where impress by the success of Nintendo'sResearcher at Rochester University conducted a
"Brain Age" and felt they should produce a streamsurvey which they found that many children play
of games that help with the psychological growthcomputer video games for basic psychological
of the mind.needs such as achievement, freedom and a
The are planning creating a game called "DSconnection to others.
Therapy" for the Nintendo DS that goes throughAn example of the positive results from
asking question that range from money to yourcomputer game play is Mary Jane Zamora, 50
love life to stimulate your mind and measure it onfrom Redondo Beach, California whom is
a daily bases.recovering from a fight with breast cancer. She
Another game "Mind Habits Booster" is designeduses such games as virtual golf, bowling and
to help people feel good about themselves. It helptennis on Nintendo's Wii console system to help
to address insecurity and stress by having playerbuild up her strength and agility.
picking repeatedly smiling, approving face from aSo not all computer video games are focused on
list of frowning faces to help people look forviolence and destruction, some actually do help
acceptance and ignore rejection.the human physce and build self-esteem in its
"A study conducted by West Virginia Universityplayers.
and supported by Konami Digital Entertainment