CHI '10 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2010
DOI: 10.1145/1753846.1754074
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PlayWrite

Abstract: Adaptability to the needs of end-users has been identified as a key requirement for technologies designed to support mental health interventions. The PlayWrite system allows end users -mental healthcare professionals -to create and adapt therapeutic 3D computer games, which can then be used to support adolescent interventions. PlayWrite has enabled the creation of games that implement a range of theoretical approaches to mental health interventions and target a broad range of disorders. Here we discuss the ini… Show more

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“…With the assistance of master detectives, trainees learn about solution-focused therapy in order to move forward in the investigation. While playing the games, teens also learn about how other young people have been able to use techniques of solution-focused therapy to overcome personal problems (Coyle, 2007). Personal Investigator is available as a 3D computer game, but only to mental health professionals participating in the PlayWrite games study (www.cs.tcd.ie/~coyledt/ index.htm).…”
Section: Positive Aspects Of Online Gamingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…With the assistance of master detectives, trainees learn about solution-focused therapy in order to move forward in the investigation. While playing the games, teens also learn about how other young people have been able to use techniques of solution-focused therapy to overcome personal problems (Coyle, 2007). Personal Investigator is available as a 3D computer game, but only to mental health professionals participating in the PlayWrite games study (www.cs.tcd.ie/~coyledt/ index.htm).…”
Section: Positive Aspects Of Online Gamingmentioning
confidence: 99%