Video game Eco-Rescue tested as anxiety treatment for teenagers

Researchers are testing a video game called Eco-Rescue as an attention-training tool designed to reduce anxiety in teenagers. The approach turns the tables on the longstanding debate about screen time, using digital gameplay to improve concentration and emotional balance rather than harm them. Scientists aim to assess whether gamified psychological training can meaningfully lower anxiety levels in young people.

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