Children, Computer/Video Games, Emotional Disturbances, Play Therapy

The purpose of this study was to evaluate sad mood disorder (general irritability, loss of enjoyment of previously enjoyed activities, withdrawal from friends and family, refusing to play at school, despair). Children with mood disorders have problems with school, social and family environments, and transition to adulthood. Gaming therapy is an effective and creative way to work with children with mood disorders. The game is a way for children to communicate and treat. Computer / video games are funny and engaging for kids and are already in use in many different environments for children. A qualitative group case study design was used to test the effectiveness of computer / video games as a game therapy tool to treat emotional disturbances. Overall, the results of this study support the fact that children with mood disorder experience difficulties in academic, emotional and social aspects. The findings support the literature that game therapy can effectively treat children with emotional problems. Finally, the findings confirm the utility of video and computer games as a tool of game therapy that children suffer from a sad mood disorder.

Your child is encouraged to participate in computer / video game research for game therapy. Your child is chosen as a possible participant as your child is called a counseling service for emotional distress. I ask you to read this form and ask any questions you may have before your child agrees to participate in the study. This study was hosted by Kevin B. Hull of the Free University Consulting and Family Research Center. Background information The purpose of this study was to use computer / video games as a game therapy tool, and to examine children with mood disorders. I have been approved by Florida mental health consultant (MH 6661) and will comply with the American Advisory Council and the American Advisory Council's Code of Ethics. Procedure If you agree to have your child participate in this study, I ask him to do the following:

The purpose of this study was to evaluate sad mood disorder (general irritability, loss of enjoyment of previously enjoyed activities, withdrawal from friends and family, refusing to play at school, despair). Children with mood disorders have problems with school, social and family environments, and transition to adulthood. Gaming therapy is an effective and creative way to work with children with mood disorders. The game is a way for children to communicate and treat. Computer / video games are funny and engaging for kids and are already in use in many different environments for children. A qualitative group case study design was used to test the effectiveness of computer / video games as a game therapy tool to treat emotional disturbances.