In today’s digital age, video games have become a widely popular form of entertainment for people of all ages. However, what many people may need to realize is that video games have the potential to be a powerful tool for improving mental health. Gaming therapy, or game-based therapy, involves using video games to address various mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, and stress.

Using video games in mental health treatment is a concept that has been introduced previously. Research has shown that gaming therapy can positively impact cognitive function, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and social connection. With the increasing accessibility and advancement of technology, gaming therapy has become an even more promising avenue for improving mental health.

Rules: 7 minutes for each presentation followed by 3 minutes for discussion.

Draft Agenda
Thursday 5th June 2025

The main characters and topics:

NRW
- AI-Driven Transitions to Active Retirement among Adult Workers with Mental Health Problems
by Dr. Ozlem Koseoglu Ornek, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
- Video Games Study by Uniklinikum Bonn (TBC)
- Gamification for mental Well-Being by Gernot Sümmermann, Cynteract
- Cologne Game Lab by Prof. Björn Bartholdy (TBC)

Silesia
- The gaming spectrum: gaming motivation, well-being, and escapism among adult autistic and ADHD gamers by Dr. A.Pyszkowska, University of Silesia in Katowice
- Neurofeedback used in cognitive training by Radosław Tracz - Neuroplay Project
- Game-Based Therapy and Virtual Reality in Functional Therapy and Mental Well-Being by Bogusława Łysakowska - Technomex Ltd.

Dnipro/Ukraine
- Prof. Dr. Victoria Ogorenko, Dnipro State Medical University

Experts from Hauts-de-France/FR

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