Playing Mind Games | with Suhaavi Kochhar

Why do we need to change our outlook on video games? How can gaming help young people to quit smoking? And what role can technology play in mental health care globally? In the seventeenth episode of In a Nutshell, we delve into the world of mental health games. Together with this week’s guest Suhaavi Kochhar, we will debunk the stereotype of gaming, explore the benefits video games can have on our psyche, and learn more about how technology could help us bridge the global mental health gap. Suhaavi Kochhar is a PhD candidate in the Behavioural Science Institute at Radboud University. In her research, she focuses on intervention science and how it can play a supportive role in the treatment of addiction. Do you want to know more about the mental health games? Follow Suhaavi’s tip and check out these videos telling you more about mental health games. Why games could work for mental health and youth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDBrm1qClEU. Insights into the research behind Suhaavi's project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy1XZTPlFOQ&list=PLQ-Z1-dXp0816THsuBWyGwBAjqurzuoId. Edit: Jara Majerus Cover: Antonia Leise