Cognitive trainings using video games might increase subjective well-being of individuals with depression
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A recent study found that "Super Mario Odyssey" reduced depression symptoms more than cognitive training or standard treatments, with participants showing higher motivation and selective memory improvements.

A study conducted in Germany revealed that playing the 3D video game “Super Mario Odyssey” resulted in a more significant reduction in depression symptoms compared to participants who used a cognitive training computer program (“CogPack”) or underwent standard treatments for these symptoms. The study, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, also found that participants in the 3D video game group exhibited higher levels of training motivation.

  • No_English
    26·
    9 months ago

    False, I have depression and hate anything to do with Mario. Too cheery and fake, on top of being a huge ad and marketing campaign that’s being blasted in your face at all times. Thanks Nintendo…

    • treefrogEnglish
      1·
      9 months ago

      That’s not depression but cynicism. Possible you’re both cynical and depressed but it’s the cynicism hating on Mario.

      Depression is like, I don’t feel like getting up, life is overwhelming. Cynicism is like… your post about Mario.

      I don’t think the study looked into cynicism.

    • PhlubbaDubbaEnglish
      11·
      9 months ago

      Ok cheery I can get but I’m pretty sure Mario has the capability towards dishonesty and fakeness of a slice of bread

      • No_English
        13·
        9 months ago

        If it’s a forced cheer then it’s a dishonest one. It’s obviously just a marketing trick to have happy-go-lucky characters and I can’t get behind it.