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Computer Games Help in Treating Depression

Posted: 28 Apr 2012 09:46 AM PDT

According to a new study of 3D computer games can be equally effective in treating depression, anxiety and pessimism in adolescence as well as the traditional way conversation with the therapist.

The British Medical Journal published a study that suggests a new way to overcome or alleviate mental problems in young people. It is now an increase in which young people do not want to seek professional help.

For the purposes of tests was developed interactive computer game called “Fantasy Sparx”. Each player is selected, and then faces the challenges of return of spiritual balance in a virtual world dominated gnats (Gloomy automatic negative thought Continued automatske negative thoughts).

Research has found that playing computer games can give adolescents equally good results in the fight against depression and talk with the therapist.

They showed that games that use the techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy works well than traditional treatments, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety for almost one-third.

Testing was conducted in New Zealand, and it was attended by 187 young people with disabilities. Subjects were divided into two groups, one of which is the first game offered computer game “Fantasy Sparx”, and talked with other psychotherapists.

Complete recovery was achieved significantly more young people in the group who played computer games in comparison to what is traditionally passed treatment.

Total 44 percent of those who have completed at least four of the seven modules in Sparx recover, compared with 26 percent of those treated in the traditional way.

The study’s authors believe computer game Sparx recommended as help adolescents with depression in primary care.

The researchers emphasize that the use of a computer program resulted in clinically significant reduction in depression, anxiety and pessimism, and thus improve the quality of life for young people.

Application of computer games Sparx is cheap and affordable way to helping teenagers with mental disabilities.

The majority of young people who have played the Sparx said she believes the game can help other teens, and would therefore recommend to a friend. In the group that underwent traditional treatment of young people were also satisfied with their improved health status.