Video games as therapy?

[Ciggavelli]

So I was watching Black Mirror last week and I came to the realization that video games could be used as therapy, especially VR.

You have a fear of heights, play a really terrifying VR game that uses ridiculous heights

You have a fear of spiders, play a really terrifying VR game with spiders in it, etc., etc.,

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I have my own health issues that I've been dealing with, with pills. Maybe video games are the way?

Thoughts and opinions?

 

[Kamikaze Revy]

Yes indeed. I can definitely see it being used for therapy in a ton of different situations. It's already accepted as a stress reliever for a lot of people. I would imagine VR could create a safe atmosphere to expose a person to simulated height, animals, water, darkness, the opportunities are endless. I'd imagine it has a ton of educational potential as well. What about handicapped people that can't experience some regular mundane activities. VR could provide a paralyzed person the experience of scuba diving. VR is more exciting for everything BUT gaming.

 

[Anti-Anime]

Been hitting f4 heavy these past couple weeks ironically it's been helping me come to terms with my mom's violent death. Crazy

 

[Ciggavelli]

I'm really interested in video games helping with bipolar, depression, addiction, and extreme anxiety (some things I personally have to deal with).

I wonder if games can help me?

I might write an academic paper on this. I love games, and if they have a health benefit, there's a lot to say.

I could even use the lab at my place of work to run studies. This could be interesting

 

[Responsible Allen Iverson]

Is buying the latest CPUs and graphics cards a form of therapy?

 

[Cryptocurrency Scarface]

Been hitting f4 heavy these past couple weeks ironically it's been helping me come to terms with my mom's violent death. Crazy

she was murdered?

 

[TransJenner]

Sounds like y'all need Jesus , PSVR , and a edible

 

[Ciggavelli]

Is buying the latest CPUs and graphics cards a form of therapy?

In a way, yes. It's a hobby of mine, which makes me forget about some of the troubles in my life.

 

[Ciggavelli]

I'm getting my kill on in BF1 and I'm TF2. It's better than killing myself

 

[daze23]

3DMark as therapy?

 

[Ciggavelli]

3DMark as therapy?

Under 25k = kill yourself

Above 25K = live another day

Artifacting = kill yourself.

Ehh...it's too risky.