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Dr. Rachel Kowert: Exploring The Science Behind Video Games | Episode #1
23 minutes Posted Jul 19, 2023 at 7:44 am.
– Researching the psychology of video games
– Why do we play video games?
– Does the good in video games really outweigh the bad?
– Take This
– How to help young people struggling with mental health issues while gaming
– Dr. Kowert’s YouTube channel, Psychgeist
– Children’s picture books Tales from Cloud Canyon
— Current research on extremist radicalisation and recruitment within digital gaming spaces
– Future of video gaming
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Dr. Rachel Kowert is a research psychologist and the Research Director of Take This, a mental health nonprofit aimed at decreasing stigma and increasing support for mental health in games. Dr. Kowert is also a world-renowned researcher in the uses and effects of digital games, including their impact on physical, social and psychological well-being. An award-winning author, she has published numerous books and scientific articles relating to the psychology of games. 
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