Stephen Hays

Stigma Podcast - Mental Health

Stephen Hays

  • #67 - Video Games as Medicine with Dr. Adam Gazzaley, Founder of Akili Interactive

#67 - Video Games as Medicine with Dr. Adam Gazzaley, Founder of Akili Interactive

Tuesday 1st September 2020

Learn how video games can act as medicine for mental health with Dr. Adam Gazzaley on the Stigma Podcast.
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Stigma Podcast - Mental Health
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Stephen Hays
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Video Games as Medicine: Dr. Adam Gazzaley's Innovative Approach

A brain has this phenomenon people are growing increasingly familiar with- called neuroplasticity, and that is the ability of a brain that allows us to learn, modify our structure and chemistry, our physiology in response to experiences, and experiences have been used for millennia to both increase the quality of our lives, music, dance, story games themselves, but also as therapeutic approaches like ancient meditation and mindfulness practices.
Who would have thought that video games could be more than just a pastime? In this intriguing episode of the Stigma Podcast, Stephen Hays chats with Dr. Adam Gazzaley, the mastermind behind Akili Interactive. Dr. Gazzaley has pioneered the first-ever FDA-approved video game designed as a digital therapeutic treatment for mental health conditions. Imagine playing a game that not only entertains but also helps improve cognitive function! Dr.
Gazzaley dives into the fascinating journey of how his team developed this groundbreaking technology and the rigorous approval process they navigated. He also sheds light on the science that supports video games as a legitimate form of experiential medicine. But that's not all – they discuss the future of combining molecular and experiential treatments to revolutionize mental health care. If you're curious about how technology can positively impact mental health, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to discover the exciting possibilities that lie ahead in the world of digital therapeutics.
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