Can computer games improve mental health?

Published: Oct. 12, 2021, 2:06 a.m.

Apart of Me is a computer game that has been designed to help young people process grief.\n \nIt\u2019s part of a movement that\u2019s bringing together psychology and gaming.\n \nWhilst many parents worry about the distraction of games consoles and smart phones, some psychologists believe they can be used as a force for good.\n \nWe meet the therapist who sets their clients computer games as homework and see how one specially-designed game brings real benefits for mental health.\n \nProduced and presented by Daniel Gordon.\n \nImage: A young person playing a video game (getty)