More Games Worth Studying

Bravemind

Bravemind is a clinical, interactive, virtual reality (VR) based exposure therapy tool being used to assess and treat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The assessment and treatment of PTSD is a major concern to the military because stressful experiences in today’s war-fighting environments have resulted in a significant number of soldiers returning from deployment being at risk for developing PTSD.

Bravemind: Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy

ICT’s virtual reality exposure therapy is aimed at providing relief from post-traumatic stress.

Currently found at over 60 sites, including VA hospitals, military bases and university centers, ICT’s Virtual Iraq/Afghanistan exposure therapy approach has been shown to produce a meaningful reduction in PTS symptoms. Additional randomized controlled studies are ongoing.

Depression Quest

Depression Quest is an interactive fiction game where you play as someone living with depression. You are given a series of everyday life events and have to attempt to manage your illness, relationships, job, and possible treatment. This game aims to show other sufferers of depression that they are not alone in their feelings, and to illustrate to people who may not understand the illness the depths of what it can do to people.

Behind Every Great One

Gabriel is a driven artist, Victorine is a supporting housewife. They love each other, but what is life like for these two? Playing this game highlights relationship issues including the delineation of household chores, and the way that simple throwaway comments can have an impact on individuals.