WELL-BEING AT PLAY: How Gaming Can Help Us Feel Better

For years, video games have been portrayed mainly through stereotypes: isolation, addiction, wasted time, and violence. But what if we looked at them instead as experiences capable of fostering personal growth, relationships, and valuable skills?

This talk explores gaming as a psychological, educational, and developmental space. From Video Game Therapy® and family-based interventions to esports, skill training, and applications in educational and corporate settings, it highlights the potential of gaming beyond entertainment.

Through real-world examples and practical insights, we will discover how video games can become a powerful language for self-discovery, communication, resilience, learning from mistakes, and developing new competencies. Ultimately, gaming can serve as a meaningful tool for promoting digital well-being and creating healthier ways of engaging with technology.