Video games becoming prescription medicine for mental health
Tech startups are seeking permission from federal regulators to market their video games as medical therapies that can treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety and autism.
Developers say their games, often based on prototypes developed in academic labs, will offer genuine relief for patients when prescribed either as standalone treatments or alongside traditional drugs. Patients of all ages have signed up for the national clinical trials.
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