Gaming can provide many opportunities to address and treat mental health disorders. Below, you will find the evidence that supports the therapeutic use of video games to treat several different mental health conditions. Please reference the linked articles to read the full text.

1. Adolescents who played Mario Kart had better emotional regulation skills than peers who didn’t play: Mario Kart

2. Depressive mood: Candy Crush, Angry Birds, Limbo

3. General anxiety: MindLight, Max and the Magic Marker, Rayman, Nintendo Wii Exergames, and RPGs

4. Emotional regulation: To the Moon, World of Warcraft, Minecraft

5. Increase in prosocial behaviors and decreased loneliness: Role-playing and multiplayer games

6. Mood and social skills: Sims, simulation games

7. Promotion of self-esteem: Sports games

8. High perception of psychological benefits from video games: Horror and role-playing games