Using the Internet to host games that promote preventative or therapeutic strategies for mental health is a relatively fresh concept that deserves some attention. Reach Out Central (ROC) is a serious game designed for online use by individuals aged 16-25, and its creators are still conducting research...

I’m always looking for the latest and greatest in health games, especially one with great characters and a thought out interface.  Look no further than MyFriendQuest which is available for download at the end of this month. Helping children recognize emotions with games. MyFriendQuest is an interactive...

Namco recently announced that it has released four new titles for the Android mobile operating system, featured on the G1 Google Phone, including two brain training games: Brain Coach with Dr. Kawashima and More Brain Exercise with Dr. Kawashima. Brain Coach and More Brain Exercise have been adapted...

With the Games for Health Conference 2009 in Boston just a few days away, I decided it might be a fun idea to interview a few of this year’s hot speakers.  Case in point, Laura Fay, CEO of the very successful brain training website HAPPYneuron.  I was able to catch Laura this weekend on her way...

Do brain games make kids smarter? Brain games have been the subject of much controversy due to their unclear effectiveness in maintaining mental fitness among users.  Many are asking, “Do these games really make people smarter?”  I say that the real question is “Are these games better...