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How Game Mechanics Build Empathy for Mental Health Issues
How Game Mechanics Build Empathy for Mental Health Issues
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Sep 28, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
#6: Josué and Kelli dig deep into the interactive narrative game Depression Quest and examine how it can raise empathy and understanding about depression. Visit us at www.HeadshotsPodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter: @HeadshotsCast @KelliNDunlap @JosueACardona
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Released:
Sep 28, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (46)
What does game design say about mental illness?: # 2: Did you know that in the Halo series there are Marines commonly referred to as “AWOL,” “Suicidal,” and “Paranoid”? These are NPCs that seem to display symptoms of mental illness and are unique in that you can kill them without any repercussion wha... by Headshots: Psychology + Gaming