Check out this interesting article about using the tabletop roleplaying classic D&D to help kids improve their emotional and/or mental health:
http://kotaku.com/therapists-are-using-dungeons-dragons-to-get-kids-to-1794806159?utm_campaign=Socialflow_Kotaku_Facebook&utm_source=Kotaku_Facebook&utm_medium=Socialflow
Particularly relevant is the last sentence: 'D&D was never, and will never, be marketed as a tool for therapists. It’s just a game. That’s also why it might catch on with kids who need help.'
