MindLight incorporates several evidence-based strategies including relaxation and mindfulness techniques, attention bias modification methods, and neurofeedback mechanics that together produce an immersive game world through which children learn to manage and overcome anxiety symptoms
Using the neurofeedback headset to play the game, the environment, threats and puzzles all respond to how the player is allocating their attention and, thus, how he/she is feeling
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A new paper by Hanneke Scholten and Isabela Granic is out, published by the Journal of Medical Internet Research! Find 'Use of the Principles of Design Thinking to Address Limitations of Digital Mental Health Interventions for Youth: Viewpoint' here or read about it here.
Interview with GEMH-lab researcher Elke Schoneveld about applied game MindLight
At the placebo conference in Leiden, Aniek Wols took second place with her poster on specific and nonspecific factors in game-based intervention outcomes.
In this blog we explore the potential of video games that respond to signals from the player's body, i.e. biofeedback games. Specifically, we discuss whether they can help people to become more aware of their body and to effectively regulate their emotions.
Last Friday GEMH lab was featured in Het Jeugdjournaal to explain why games can help children to overcome their problems, such as anxiety. Het Jeugdjournaal is a Dutch news show that aims to educate children about worldwide and national news.
This article will help you diagnose and solve common issues with your MindLight Installation.
