ios
Android
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
Video games - they're seemingly everywhere these days. Heck, you can't even get through a ride on public transportation without spotting someone playing "Candy Crush" on their phone. But are they harming our mental health?
Listen in today while Kristina lays down the numerous benefits of modern video games and how game play (in moderation, of course) can actually improve one's mental health. We'll discuss many of the video games leading the pack when it comes to embracing the emotionally healing benefits of gaming. Oh, and while we're at it, we'll crush some common misconceptions that video games are harmful on the psyche of its players. Grab a controller and tune in - this is an episode that you won't want to miss!
Intro Music: "Still Alive (Portal Theme)" from "Portal"
Transition Music: Theme from "Ms. Pac Man" and "Super Mario Bros"
Listen in today while Kristina lays down the numerous benefits of modern video games and how game play (in moderation, of course) can actually improve one's mental health. We'll discuss many of the video games leading the pack when it comes to embracing the emotionally healing benefits of gaming. Oh, and while we're at it, we'll crush some common misconceptions that video games are harmful on the psyche of its players. Grab a controller and tune in - this is an episode that you won't want to miss!
Intro Music: "Still Alive (Portal Theme)" from "Portal"
Transition Music: Theme from "Ms. Pac Man" and "Super Mario Bros"
Clips featured from CBS News, ABC News, CNN, TedxOldham, etc.
More Episodes
Mental Health Monday: Pandemics
2020-02-24
27
2020-02-24
27
Mental Health Monday: Bipolar Depression 101
2020-01-13
52
2020-01-13
52
Classic Episode: Kristina Gets Candid About Therapy
2020-01-06
33
2020-01-06
33
Mental Health Monday: Climate Change & Our Mental Health
2019-12-16
50
2019-12-16
50
Classic Episode - Mental Health Monday: Suicide Ideation
2019-12-09
37
2019-12-09
37
Mental Health Monday: The Holi-daze
2019-12-03
22
2019-12-03
22
Mental Health Monday: Eating Disorders 101
2019-11-25
40
2019-11-25
40
Mental Health Monday: Seasonal Depression
2019-11-18
34
2019-11-18
34
Mental Health Monday: Mental Illness & Gun Violence
2019-11-11
28
2019-11-11
28
Mental Health Monday: The U.S. Mental Health Crisis
2019-11-04
31
2019-11-04
31
Mental Health Monday: Anxiety
2019-10-28
38
2019-10-28
38
Mental Health Monday: Kristina Gets Candid About Therapy
2019-08-12
57
2019-08-12
57
Mental Health Monday: Social Media Sensitivity
2019-07-29
27
2019-07-29
27
Mental Health Monday: Commitment Phobia
2019-07-22
39
2019-07-22
39
Mental Health Monday: Laughter
2019-07-15
40
2019-07-15
40
Mental Health Monday: Is It Just Stress?
2019-07-08
39
2019-07-08
39
Mental Health Monday: Solitary Confinement
2019-07-01
47
2019-07-01
47
Mental Health Monday: Antidepressants and Violence?
2019-06-24
38
2019-06-24
38
Mental Health Monday: Nostalgia
2019-06-17
35
2019-06-17
35
Get this podcast on your
phone, FREE
Create your
podcast in
minutes
- Full-featured podcast site
- Unlimited storage and bandwidth
- Comprehensive podcast stats
- Integrate with iTunes and Google
store - Make money with your podcast
It is Free